How frustrating Kirsten! I was on the edge of my seat my entire pregnancy waiting for my work to "sting" me with my mat leave (because they did it to so many others) and have been waiting for a letter in the mail saying I have no job to go back to (wishful thinking ) but nothing - I go back in a couple of weeks. I really hope the Union can help you sort this out - I'm really pleased you have stood up for yourself and taken it to the Union. I hate it when employers try to jib pregnant women!