Shop Steward Basic Training

One of the most troubling and difficult issues for the shop steward is the issue of insubordination. Many contracts say in clear language that an empl...

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When any local union examines the number of grievances filed in a year, they usually report that most of the paperwork deals with the issue of discipl...

 For most shop stewards, the process of handling grievances is pretty routine. We are out there on the property, every day making sure that manag...

 Many stewards do the basic work of grievance preparation. They listen to the grievant, investigate the issue and then decide whether the problem...

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There is no magic to handling grievances. Your membership expects you to give them a fair shake. That is one of the many functions of the union...

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Can Employers Change the Rules in the Middle of the Game?...

                          What is a Grievance?...

Ten Mistakes A Steward Should Never Make...