THE STEWARD'S POCKET GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1

Forward

2

The Steward's Big Job

The Need For Stewards

3

Two Main Tasks

Building A Strong Union

4

Put Life Into Your Contract

Know Your Contract

5

How Stewards Can Build Their Union

Roles & Responsibilities:  Negotiator

6

Roles & Responsibilities:  Leader, Educator,

Communicator, Organizer, Political Activist

7

Meeting The New Hire On The 1st Day

Being Professional and Fair

Making Members 100% 'ers

8

Dues - Life Blood Of The Union

Meet Problems Before They Become Grievances

Keep A United Union Front

9

Be a Good Listener

Good Relations With Your Supervisor

Grievance Procedures & Handling

10

Abide by Contract Rules & Get All The Facts

Is It A Just Grievance?

Write It Down & Go To The Supervisor

11

Use A Positive Approach, No Empty Threats

Try To Settle At First Stage, Stick To Facts

Educate The Supervisor

12

The Contract Is Your Constitution

When Strikes Occur

Labor Legislation A Steward Should Know

13

Public Employees & Negotiating With Public Officials

Give Them A Chance

Machinists Non-Partisan Political League

14

About Our #1 Job - Organizing

Suggestions For Further Reading

 

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