Steward ABCs

Question 1

True or False: Stewards must clock out of work to assist with union matters.

Answer 1

FALSE: Article 7(D) Union Representation Rights - Stewards have right to support the contract in their working areas without loss of pay or benefits.

Question 2

If a co-worker comes to me as a steward and wants advice on filing a grievance, my first two steps should be:

Answer 2

1. Listen to their story with empathy without interrupting
2. Encourage them to fill out a Fact Sheet

Question 3

As a steward, I should be familiar with:
1) the CBA
2) the Steward Handbook
3) HGEA constitution & bylaws
4) All of the above.

Answer 3

All of the above

Question 3

If a co-worker comes to me as a steward and feels they are being overworked, my first two steps should be:

Answer 3

1. Listen to their story with empathy without interrupting
2. Encourage them to request their position description (PD) from either manager or HR

Question 4

Which of these is not a best practice for stewards?
1) Get office into the Century Club
2) Keep office bulletin board updated
3) Make a habit of checking the Steward Resource Page
4) Set up regular meeting with office manager

Answer 4

Set up regular meeting with office manager (although, if they agree to regular meetings to keep open line of communication, this might be something you want to do as well! ;)

Question 5

Where can my co-workers find upcoming events?

Answer 5

By going to hgea.org and clicking the “Events” tab.