Wanna be, or stay, a union steward for your local station?

Come to your next union meeting. 19 November 2024 at 530 pm, 500 W International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK 99518… far right double doors.

From Melissa,

A union shop steward is an employee who represents and advocates for their coworkers within a unionized workplace. Shop stewards bridge communication between the union members and union leadership, ensuring that the workers’ rights are protected according to the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in place. Here are the primary responsibilities of a shop steward:

1. Representing Employees: Stewards act as a point of contact for employees who need support or advice about their rights, workplace issues, or conflicts with management.
2. Enforcing the CBA: They help ensure that management follows the terms of the CBA, addressing any violations such as unfair discipline, wage issues, or hours.
3. Handling Grievances: If an employee feels that their rights have been violated, the shop steward helps file a grievance, investigates, and represents them in discussions or meetings with management.
4. Engaging Union Membership: Encourage employees to get active in the union and educate them about the benefits and protections it provides.
5. Maintaining Communication: Stewards keep workers updated on union activities, events, and negotiations and relay feedback and concerns from the workers to union leadership.
6. Assisting in Negotiations: While not always directly involved in contract negotiations, stewards play a role by relaying worker sentiments, gathering input on key issues, and providing on-the-ground insights.
7. Mediating Disputes: When possible, stewards work to mediate and resolve disputes between workers and management before escalating issues formally.

This role is voluntary in many cases, but shop stewards are key figures in ensuring a fair, respectful, and rights-abiding workplace.