What are some mistakes that union stewards make?
Sometimes stewards are tempted to pass the buck and refer members to the union president or another union officer. While it is important to get advice and support if you are unsure about how to proceed, having a strong union means everyone does their part. Stewards are most effective when they work as a team.
Can a person be fired for false accusations of racism?
Employees can be dismissed for making false accusations of racism. In the recent case of National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa obo Baloyi and Others v O-Line (Pty) Ltd (2019) 28 CCMA the Commission for Conciliation, Arbitration and Mediation (“ CCMA”) had to determine the above issue.
Can a union steward pass judgment on a grievance?
You’re hurting both the member and your credibility if you pass judgment on a grievance prior to a thorough investigation. Only after you have spoken to the grievant and witnesses and consulted the contract, the employer’s rules and past practices are you in a position to make that determination.
Who is responsible for settlement of union grievances?
Any group settlement of grievances should be done by the entire union committee, not the steward by themselves. Stewards are much more than grievance handlers. They are the key people in the local who mobilize the membership. They must be talkin’ union and fightin’ union all the time.
Can a union steward make promises to a grievant?
Only after you have spoken to the grievant and witnesses and consulted the contract, the employer’s rules and past practices are you in a position to make that determination. Given the frequency of poor and mixed arbitration decisions, no steward should make promises about the expected outcome of a grievance.
Can a union steward wear buttons all the time?
(Of course, stickers, buttons and caps can be worn all the time, unless there’s a special reason for a dress code.) You have the RIGHT to request the information you need to investigate and determine whether there is a grievance, or process a grievance, from management. You should put these requests in writing.
What’s the best way to become a union steward?
The most important way a union gains the support of a new member or a potential new member is by one-on-one contact with the steward. You not only want to provide new workers with information, but need to build a personal relationship and begin to get them involved in union activities from their first day on the job.
What do you need to know about being a union steward?
UFCW UNION STEWARD HANDBOOK 3 STEWARDS: KEY TO BUILDING OUR UNION lUnite and inspire your co-workers to work together. lStay informed and be a link between workers, stewards, officers and staff.
Only after you have spoken to the grievant and witnesses and consulted the contract, the employer’s rules and past practices are you in a position to make that determination. Given the frequency of poor and mixed arbitration decisions, no steward should make promises about the expected outcome of a grievance.
(Of course, stickers, buttons and caps can be worn all the time, unless there’s a special reason for a dress code.) You have the RIGHT to request the information you need to investigate and determine whether there is a grievance, or process a grievance, from management. You should put these requests in writing.
Who is the lead steward in a chapter?
In chapters that are made up of multiple worksites, Lead Stewards coordinate activity in a specific agency or worksite. They report to the chapter’s Chief Steward. (Stewards in each Department of Transportation district will elect an ODOT District Steward.)