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What is a Union Steward?
Leader. Advocate. Collaborator. Representative.
Key responsibilities:
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Relationship building
Connect with your colleagues across various departments and listen to their concerns in the workplace.
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Filing and investigating grievances
Document workplace issues that may violate the union contract, such as safety concerns, scheduling issues, or new policy implementations.
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Educating members
Inform members of their rights, the status of negotiations, and union actions.
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Building solidarity
Cultivate the union’s presence for collective action by fostering unity and trust in the workplace through honesty and transparency.