Click to download graphic PDF. Are you and your coworkers ready to negotiate together for bigger paychecks, stronger benefits and better lives? If you are, the steps to joining the UFCW are simple. For Members. Responsibilities of a Union Steward. If a resolution is not forthcoming, the matter can be escalated to higher-level representatives within the union. As an important link between the union and its members, a shop steward is allotted the task of providing up-to-date information regarding union developments, membership services for union members, and explaining the benefits of belonging to the union to new and potential members.
While shop stewards work closely with management and employees, they do not have the authority to take negative action against the company on their own, such as calling for work to stop or any other action that could lead to disputes. Approval and authorization must come from a Sector Organizer. Shop stewards walk a thin line between what management wants and what the labor force within the company needs.
Ultimately, their first priority is to the union and its collective bargaining members. The duties of a shop steward include:. The shop steward attempts to resolve the dispute with management. Among a steward's duties is letting union members know about any union news and policies. Therefore, the shop steward must familiarize himself with this information to ensure that he accurately answers questions from members.
A shop steward provides information to union leadership regarding new developments and issues within the collective bargaining unit and at the company. She also provides information and news from union leadership to union members, often through bulletin board postings and union meetings. A shop steward also organizes the meetings of the local collective bargaining unit. When they walk into the room, they should feel as comfortable as possible. They should know that yes, no, and I don't know are acceptable answers at a hearing.
Describe the room to them, who will be there, and what they will be asked. Wait for the member to come to you with the problem. If you do this, you will never gain the respect of the membership you represent or the management you must deal with. Problems can often be resolved before they explode into grievances. And members may not be as aware of contract violations and grievable issues as you are. Forget to take a breather.
This is intense work. Stewards work a full-time job and then take on their union responsibilities. This kind of existence is rewarding but is fraught with burn-out. Take time for yourself and your family.
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