What does a steward actually do?
Some steward responsibilities include:
- Investigate, write, and file grievances on behalf of members.
- Help to solve problems outside the grievance procedure.
- Ensure good communication between the members and the executive.
- Educate members about the collective agreement, about the union’s role in the workplace – and about important social issues.
- Stand up as a strong ally with members from equity-seeking groups.
- Mobilize members to support the union’s role in bargaining, to attend public rallies, etc.
- Act as a mediator when members are in conflict with each other.
- Help a member get accommodation or return to work after an injury or illness.
As a steward, your role is to watch and listen to what’s happening in your workplace, on behalf of your local. As part of this role, you will want to inform the executive of issues that the local needs to deal with in bargaining; watch for early warning signs of privatization or contracting out; and stay alert for other problems.
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