Key to building our union l unite and inspire your coworkers to work together. Nalc has obtained electronic versions of important usps manuals and handbooks directly from postal service headquarters. This stewards handbook is designed to help you to be as effective as possible in your job as a union steward. The steward is the one person who interacts with the member, on a daily basis. Mgeu steward handbook welcome to your new mgeu steward handbook. The ups contract is the largest collective bargaining agreement in north america.
The canadian labour congress for its booklet the steward handbook. As a worker, whether you are in a union or not, there is much here that can equip you to face the many challenges of todays more precarious employment. The purpose of this handbook is to give newly appointed stewards an outline of their duties, where they can turn for advice and the names of cupe education department courses that will help them to be more effective. Shop steward handbook ufcw 1518 member resource centre. I encourage you to read this handbook carefully and to refer to it as you carry out your very important duties. The family medical leave act in the time of covid19. Since 1978, the teamsters union has produced a stewards manual to help our stewards assume.
Ask each group to select a reporter and explain that theyll have 20 minutes to complete the quiz. Stewards are the cornerstone of the union, and effective stewards build stronger unions. First produced in this smaller, more portable format in 2009, the handbook has become a popular workplace tool for stewards and other elected union leaders at the local level. Your union may be one of the biggest and most powerful in the country but it can. Remember to report back to the membership when you attend a union event. Afscme governance american federation of state, county. Stewards are the legal representatives of the local in the workplace and a vital part of maintaining a strong union. The canadian labour congress for its booklet the steward handbook, and. Introduction page 5 about your union page 12 engaging and empowering members page 18 solving workplace problems page 29 organizing to win page 50 table of contents. The images in this manual are licensed to the canadian. Ca canadian labour congress education department 2841 riverside drive ottawa, on k1v 8x7 this ebook is available in a print edition.
The labour movement in canada dates back to the early 1800s. Steward handbook canadian union of public employees. Keep the members informed about union activities by distributing notices of meetings, agendas, minutes of meetings, union publications, information about important grievances, contract. Neither this, nor any other book, will provide you with all the answers or all the information that you will need. The division is responsible for ensuring that management abides by the ups and ups freight national master agreements. It is the stewards job to explain to members what afge is, what we stand for, how we operate, our goals, programs, and successes. Outside of the workplace, it gives participants the best opportunity to practise steward skills. If you have questions that cannot be answered from this handbook, please contact your. The union steward digital handbook is designed to help new union stewards, but anyone. As a union steward, you have the opportunity to help make life on the job better for yourself and your coworkers.
Working people across the united states and canada are proud to call the united. Just as the clc is the link between canadian unions, you too, as a steward, are. Problemsolver stewards should be prepared with various strategies for solving problems. The canadian labour congress for its booklet the steward handbook, and cupe members and staff for their years of experience and for many.
This section of the shop stewards handbook explained the organizational structure of your union, and where stewards fit into that picture. Grievance handling from z to a by pat a warren as a cwa steward one of the most important jobs you will perform is grievance handling. There is a lot of information in this handbook, but the most important thing is to recognize all of the skills and. This handbook sets out ways in which you can help build an organising union. The handbook is now smaller and more portable to make it easier for you as an elected union leader in your workplace to keep it with you at all times. Stewards are the key to building our union being a steward means stepping up to play a key role in building our union. Many years, many stewards, coordinators, and many trial and errors have. Also check your own ca under union representatives or union. We are the service employees international union, an organization of 2million members united by the belief in the dignity and worth of workers and the services they provide and dedicated to improving the lives of workers and their families and creating a more just and humane society. The steward is the union officer who sees the membership every day. Union stewards step up, either by election or appointment, to enforce our contract and to make sure our coworkers know their rights. As a steward, you must have credibility defined simply as being worthy of. The manual covers cwas organizational structure, local officer duties, organizing, reporting requirements, local election procedures and more. Until you are able to attend the cwa stewards training program, this short handbook will provide you with some basic advice, information and practice questions.
Today cwa members pay a minimum of two hours per month dues. Being a union steward is one of the most rewarding and meaningful ways you can bring more fairness and inclusion to the workplace. A wealth of information is packed into these pages everything from steward responsibilities to grievancehandling skills, from legal issues to the history of afscme. How to build a strong union and power in the workplace. The steward is always there, working sidebyside with letter carriers in each office. Usually, if the member has a high opinion of the steward and feels that the steward represents the interests of the workers, will feel the same way about heshe the union. Legal rights of union stewards quiz40 mins distribute the legal rights of union stewards quiz worksheet and ask the participants to work in small groups, reading and answering the questions together. Ups is the single largest employer in the teamsters union. While many members may not personally know afges national officers, or even their local officers, chances are that most know their stewards especially if theyve.
Afge stewards handbook introduction afge stewards in action congratulations and thank you for becoming an afge steward. Welcome to the office and professional employees international union local 29. The division serves more than 250,000 members throughout the united states who work at ups and ups freight. Cwa union operating procedures manual communications. The afscme steward, more than any other union leader or activist, has the opportunity to. Mgeu steward handbook welcome to the latest edition of the mgeu steward handbook.
They are touched on in stewards in action 1, and will be given more time and emphasis in stewards in action 2. Important updatesfind out about important information about steward read more. The canadian labour congress provides this union steward handbook to help new union stewards, but anyone can learn from it. The contents of this afscme steward handbook were developed to help you become. Our events are generally free and open to all, and feature some of the most prominent and influential speakers in the social sciences. Stewards quick reference guide revised january 2010. The purpose of this handbook is to give newly appointed stewards an outline of their duties, where they can turn for advice and the names of. While a ca is in effect, the union agrees not to organize a strike or work stoppage, and the employer agrees not to lock out. Nalc contract enforcers know that portions of usps handbooks, manuals and other regulations that directly relate to wages, hours or working conditions are effectively incorporated into the national agreement through article 19. Event steward handbook this handbook is not an official sca document. The union steward digital handbook is designed to help new union stewards, but anyone can learn from it. We accompany other workers at disciplinary and represent union issues as equals with management.
We represent over 6,000 employees at more than 300 locations. Thanks for taking on the important job of union steward. Foreword contained in this quick reference guide are most of the references a steward will need when answering carriers questions and researching grievances. The steward is visible evidence of the union where it countson the job, dayin and dayout. Steffi domike hosts the first video in this video series about union activist, leadership and steward education and responsibilities. By approaching your work as a compassionate professional you will build credibility with the membership and management. The handbook focuses on some essential information that stewards are required to know. Opeiu local 29 is a dynamic, respected labor organization, dedicated to improving the working conditions of office, technical, professional and health care employees.
This handbook is being created to assist all event stewards, whether it is a oneday or weeklong event. The full text of cwas union operating procedures manual, including a link to download the manual as a pdf. Use this handbook to provide you with information and resources to help build a stronger afge through organization, representation, and mobilization of your coworkers. Usps handbooks and manuals national association of. The contents of this afscme steward handbook have been developed to help you become an effective steward regardless of your particular work situation. We are responsible for organising and hosting lses public events programme. While not always an easy job, the role of a steward can be deeply rewardingand something to be proud of. In addition to being union members, some of us choose to take a more active role, as stewards, in our workplaces. Unison aims to have at least one steward in each workplace and department. Grievance handling from z to a was written by pat a. Scattered throughout the handbook are a collection of bright ideas. By studying the manual and using common sense in applying it.
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