If not negotiated, the union will not recognize them, although some legitimate work rules are accepted. Fought with the stores for 20 years over the issue of requiring white shirts and ties. Union position was if they are required, then store should buy them. “So they did start buying us the ties.” Stores can introduce any rule they want, “but try to make it work.” Work rules are not even discussed at negotiations. Have employee handbooks, but “the managers don't read them, so why should we?” Reasonable rules, like decent appearance, are accepted.
