The granting of a MERO Business Agent License is a prerequisite to acting as a Business Agent for a Labor Organization within the territorial jurisdiction of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. 

An applicant seeking a union business agent license pursuant to 32 M.P.T.L. ch. 1, § 15, may submit a completed Initial Application for Business Agent License, and must meet all the requirements of an initial applicant. A business agent who was granted a license that has been surrendered, suspended, revoked, or expired for more than one (1) month, and who wishes to obtain another license also may apply with the Initial Application materials. Generally, an applicant seeking renewal of a MERO business agent license that is active or has been expired for less than one (1) month may use the MERO Application for Renewal of Business Agent License.

A thorough background investigation is conducted to determine the suitability of an applicant for a MERO business agent license. If an applicant or license holder fails to provide all information requested, fails to reveal material facts, or furnishes information that is untrue or misleading, the applicant or license holder may be considered unsuitable for licensure and the MERO Business Agent License may be denied or revoked.

The circumstances under which a Business Agent License may be denied a license or have their license revoked include the applicant or license-holder being convicted of, or charged with, a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, providing incomplete or false information in the application process or having a questionable moral character. A license may also be restricted if warranted by the facts.

An applicant is generally advised of the license application determination within forty-five (45) calendar days of filing the application. Any inquiries about a pending application or an application determination should be addressed to the MERO. The term of an initial license is for one (1) calendar year, and the term of a renewal license is two (2) calendar years.

A list of currently licensed business agents is available on this website at MERO Business Agent Licensing Determinations.