Are union workers protected from job cut or job nature change during this economic situation?

On this economic situation, are union workers protected from job change. If for example, a person was hired as a superintendent of a building, then during this difficult economic situation he was asked to pick up on other responsibilities of a porter since the building is going let some porters go. I know that in private firms, a worker may not be likely to challenge this job nature change. How about with union workers? Can they challenge this and be protected by the union? Thank you.Are union workers protected from job cut or job nature change during this economic situation?
It all depends what your actual job description is and what your union contract states. In all honesty, I seriously doubt that a contract would state that a supervisor, or superintendent, would not be allowed to 'step up' and do other duties. In these ecomonic times, I certainly wouldnt challenge it since they could always eliminate your position and just keep the other porters.



To get the real answer, you are going to have to contact your union rep directly and ask or refer to your contract.Are union workers protected from job cut or job nature change during this economic situation?
Maybe, but why would they not want to chip in and try to keep their company in business? Unions are the downfall of many companies.



What happened to work ethic?!?!?!
No they cannot be asked or ordered to work out of job title unless the union executives approve that. Job description and classification is a contractual agreement.
depends on what the job description is