Things You Should Have
You and your chief steward or union representative should check out your materials to make sure you have everything you need. Here are some possibilities:
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A list of the workers you serve as steward, including name, address, telephone number, email address, job title, and shift schedule.
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A seniority list of your workers (if applicable).
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The contract and any side letters.
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Local union constitution and bylaws.
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Management's personnel manual, if there is one (or any other employer policies in printed form). Civil service rules (if applicable).
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An organization chart of managers and supervisors.
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Organizing materials for new members, including authorization cards, copies of the contract, your union's Web site and email address, and your union' s constitution and bylaws.
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Grievance investigation forms.
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COPE (political action) materials.
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You probably know the different occupations in your unit, but if not, you'll need some job descriptions.