Can a grocery manager give me only 8 hours a week because of my schedule?

Question

I work at a local grocery store that is union. I am working 2 jobs and at the grocery store, I let them give me the closing hours since they have enough people during the morning. I gave my manager my hours like 2 months ago. I called him one day to let him know I couldnt work one day that he gave me because on my availibty sheet I request 3 days that I can't work. the other 4 days are at the grocery store. He was complaining that I was limiting my schedule. He was threating me that he was going to give me only 8 hours a week. In my union's contract, it states that no part-time worker can work less than 14 hours. Is he allowed to do this, if not, should I contact my union rep? I feel that I am being singaled out.

Answer 1

Go ahead. Do what you think will work for you.

Answer 2

If he is offering you days to work, and your schedule conflicts because of other jobs, I say it's YOUR problem.  If he gives you a day to work, and you just can't make it, well, he is not at fault here....

Now if he only gives you 8 hours, and that's it, then you can complain.

Answer 3

If in the contract is states that you cannot work less than 14 hours per week, there's no legal way he can make you work 8 hours per week only.  

If he actually gives you a schedule with only 8 hours per week on it, then I would contact your rep.  Until then, all he has is empty threats to get you to work more for him.