To request a stewards in action training, contact your afscme staff representative or the national union regional office nearest to you. It i s your responsibility to pay atte ntio n to all the training which you are being provided. Based largely on the bestselling union stewards complete guide, introductory steward training course offers everything a new steward needs to get up and running. Work on cope committee on political education, legislative, and getoutthevote activities where permissible. His experience in handling grievance procedures, contract negotiations, difficult management and union people is unique and extensive. The steward is the spokesperson of the union on the job site who handles the problems and concerns of the employees and the employees union. Home minnesota association of professional employees. Liuna steward is a legal representative of the union. Training seiu 1021 service employees international union. The workshops are intended to increase their ability to successfully respond to new conditions confronting organized labor.
This handbook is another critical component of our commitment to steward training. How to build a strong union and power in the workplace steward handbook june 2014. Your hard work and dedication will make a big difference as we face the tough challenges ahead. The role of the shop steward 7 the union steward is a key link in our union. Invaluable as a brushup and refresher to more veteran stewards as well, the cd comes complete with audio, a series of skills checks and scenarios to help you master the material, even a certificate of completion when you finish. You must have the knowledge, ability and desire to ensure that grievances are filed for every violation of the agreement. Key to building our union l unite and inspire your coworkers to work together. We listen to our coworkers and provide a confidential way for members to bring forward their ideas and concerns. 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. The afscme steward handbook is your tool for learning through experience and the experience of others. Oct 10, 2012 his book the legal rights of union stewards is standard training fare for all newly elected stewards in my union, the communications workers. Afscme governance american federation of state, county. His other books on past practice, fmla, and strike campaigns are all mustreads for any officer who wants to be informed and prepared to fight for the members. Ucs, founded in 1981, publishes steward update, a bimonthly newsletter read by more than 80,000 union stewards.
It highlights things you should know, such as how to use your collective agreement, and gives an. Any questions or queries please contact the education team in your region. Most of the content can be customized and adapted to fit the unique training needs of each local union. The basics get the basics about what you need as a steward, what your protections and duties are, and how to welcome new workers to the job. Book has some great information if youre a union steward or officer. This may involve fundraising, lobbying, phone banks, polling place duties, and a lot of other things, especially around election time. This page has been created to give union stewards a place to share info regarding and related to our contract and also involving the. Contents the trade union 1 the production process and how workers are exploited 3 where does the profit come from. The role of the union steward as shown on the next page, the union steward is a key link in our union. This document explains what constitutes an investigatory interview and what. In chapters that are made up of multiple worksites, lead stewards coordinate activity in a specific agency or worksite. Problemsolver stewards should be prepared with various strategies for solving problems. Problemsolving in the workplace negotiation skills this introductorylevel workshop is designed to develop the skills of union negotiators who do not have extensive experience in advancing a collective bargaining strategy and in conducting facetoface negotiations at the bargaining table.
The first edition of this book, published in 1997, quickly became the workplace bible for workplace union activists across north america, selling nearly 45,000 copies. The steward is the one person who interacts with the member, on a daily basis. You are in the best position to understand your co workers. A union stewards training manual by robert bain nook book. Your duties as a steward service employees international union. Union stewards guide to effective leadership teamsters. The afscme leadership academy is comprised of an array of exciting, cuttingedge programs for members, activists, leaders and staff. Many roles of a mape steward minnesota association of. Due to the coronavirus outbreak covid19 education courses have been cancelled throughout the union from week commencing 23 rd march to the 1 st june 2020. Named after a 1975 supreme court decision, weingarten rights provide that a unionrepresented employee has the right to a steward when facing an investigatory interview. 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. It makes the union visible to workers and to management.
Listen to these labor union friendly radio programs. Usually, if the member has a high opinion of the steward and feels that the. This program is designed to help the local union leader understand his or her role in growing and servicing the local union and its members. An excerpt from the legal rights of union stewards by robert m. His book the legal rights of union stewards is standard training fare for all newly elected stewards in my union, the communications workers. Foley april 20071 national business agent roles of the shop steward contract administrator. Education department 2 liuna steward training manual. Members who attend should bring a copy of their collective bargaining agreement. This new, second edition, updates the original book and adds new material on workplace computer issues, the changing workplace and more. We provide collective bargaining resources and strategic information to labor union officers, shop stewards, activists and rankandfile union members. The stewards primary duty is to understand and enforce the contract.
The steward system a strong steward system is the backbone of the union. Apwu, aflcio mark dimondstein, president shop stewards. Steffi domike hosts the first video in this video series about union activist, leadership and steward education and responsibilities. It is run democratically by workers in the interest of workers. Many members do not attend union meetings and are not familiar with their local, state, or national union officers. To most of the workers on your job site, you are the union. In chapters that are made up of multiple worksites, lead stewards coordinate activity in a. But whereas the supervisor represents the company and acts as its spokesman as part of his or her regular full. As such, the steward has a strong influence on their fellow members image of the local union, the international union, and the labor movement in general. One does have to remember that may of the items are from the us, but the book is a great how to book that helps stewards out with just about everything. The steward has a special relationship to the rank and file member.
Afge stewards are working people who have volunteered to connect members with their union. Just note that this is an older edition of the book and there is another one or two newer versions out there. Most union members do not personally know the general president of the international union. Empowered and welltrained shop stewards are the backbone of successful local unions. Stewards are the ones who listen to members to find out what they feel and want, and then carry this information back to the unions leadership for action. International union of north america liuna represents more then 800,000 members who belong to more than 560 local unions throughout north america. Based largely on the bestselling union stewards complete guide, introductory steward training course offers everything a new steward needs to get up and running invaluable as a brushup and refresher to more veteran stewards as well, the cd comes complete with audio, a series of skills checks and scenarios to help you master the material, even a certificate of completion when you fin. Some tips for steward training which builds ongoing member activism. Aflcio william burrus, president basic shop steward training. Aflcio william burrus, president basic shop steward. As a steward, you make the collective agreement meaningful by helping your coworkers implement their contract and defend their rights on a daytoday basis.
It is the stewards job to explain to members what afge is, what we stand for, how we operate, our goals, programs, and successes. It is the stewards responsibility to know how the union works on behalf of its members, aid members in their workplace, and show how afges mission impacts public servants. Find your area below to see what 2019 courses are available to you and when. Construction steward training program this eight hour course helps working electricians understand how to assist the business manager with building solidarity and professionalism on the job site. This video covers basic information about the shop steward role. The steward enforces the contract, protects the rights of coworkers, and continues the collective bargaining process between the union and management on a daily basis. Labor leadership skills certificate program the ilr. We serve as a bridge between elected union leadership and workers on the job. American postal workers union basic steward training donald l. You should feel comfortable approaching other stewards and union staff with questions, concerns and ideas. The book deals with many of the problems that a steward will come across in canada along with the usa. The online steward training manual form the spfpa is your roadmap for successful union organizing and success. The steward is to the union what the supervisor is to a company.
The afscme steward handbook is your tool for learning. The legal rights of union stewards schwartz, robert m. Basic shopstewards training manual wwmp 20 cape town 021 4472727 fax. Union skills workshops the ilr school cornell university. This stewards handbook is designed to help you to be as effective as possible in your job as a union steward.
Introductory steward training course cd for windows. Just as the supervisor is the company to the average worker, so the steward is the union to the average member. Shop steward handbook ufcw 1518 member resource centre. It will, however, give some important and worthwhile tips on how to conduct yourself as a union steward. Neither this, nor any other book, will provide you with all the answers or all the information that you will need. The best union education happens when workers pass along tips and information to each other. Workplaces that have effective stewards are better able to involve members and increase member participation. Jan 03, 2006 the book deals with many of the problems that a steward will come across in canada along with the usa. David prosten is president of union communication services, inc. It is necessary for you to assume the full responsibility of the role of the shop steward, and devote all the attention necessary to each specific grievance. The workshops are interactive and cover the basic responsibilities of a steward, including the legal rights of a steward and how to represent members before an employer. The opeiu leadershipshop steward guide provides training materials and resources for local union shop stewards, staff and emerging leaders.
Stewards are a vital link between the union and its members. Steward training outlines union power steward training outlines union power steward training outlines roles. Union stewards guide to effective leadership teamsters local 6. Hosted by rick smith, a teamster member from pennsylvania. The most comprehensive and clearly written grievance is of little value to employees if dedicated and welltrained stewards do not advocate for it, and business agents do not. Steward trainings may happen as large, localwide events and as smaller sessions organized by geography or worksites.
It highlights things you should know, such as how to use your collective agreement, and gives an overview of resources available to. Stewards are the heart of ocsea, connecting with members and building union power. The ibew recognizes that local union members must have the proper training to be efficient in their roles as leaders in the union movement. Attempting to eliminate the 7 union by eliminating almost all its official time re8 pudiates the statutory position that unions are in 9 the public interest. His other books on past practice, fmla, and strike campaigns are all mustreads for any officer who wants to be. But most importantly, it is a stewards job to inspire, lead and build a sense of unity and solidarity among the wide range of workers in our union. Basic steward training designed for new stewards, this course focuses on the rights and roles of union leaders, legal protections for stewards, problemsolving 101, and weingarten rights. As a union steward, you have the opportunity to help make life on the job better for yourself and your coworkers. Named after a 1975 supreme court decision, weingarten rights provide that a union represented employee has the right to a steward when facing an investigatory interview. How to build a strong union and power in the workplace. Training classes are conducted periodically in the district and whenever requested by local union business managers to prepare local union members to perform their duties to help build a more progressive, dynamic labor movement. Through the academy and other education programs, afscme leaders learn new skills, gain inspiration and develop creative strategies to fight for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and dignity and opportunity for all working families. Afscme governance american federation of state, county and. Mar 17, 2015 steffi domike hosts the first video in this video series about union activist, leadership and steward education and responsibilities.
The fairly large type and pages that measure about 7. Usw district 10 stewards training united steelworkers. Thank you for undertaking what we believe is one of the most important jobs in our union, that of union steward. As a steward, you are the key representative of the union in the work force, for you have the most direct and immediate communication with the membership.
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