| JOBS OF THE SHOP STEWARD The shop steward structure is the backbone of the union. The traditional role of the steward has been just to handle grievances. Actually, the shop steward is responsible for many other jobs. A good steward serves as much more than just the member's advocate in the grievance procedure. Other responsibilities are: organizing and helping make better union members by, informing workers of union meetings by and urging them to attend, acting as a transmission belt between union officers and the membership. The shop steward structure is also the communication system within the union. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS The most important role of the shop steward is helping workers with work-related problems before they become formal grievances. This column will be used to give you helpful basic information regarding your rights as an employee under a union contract. The education of our shop stewards is an investment in the union's future. To handle grievances, shop stewards need to know the law, the contract, and how to communicate effectively. The union will be holding the training session for shop stewards in conjunction with the union meetings through out the year. If you are interested in becoming a shop steward or just interested in how they function, you are welcome to attend. THE CONTRACT IS OUR GUARANTEE |
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| THE GRIEVANCE PROCESS PROTECTS OUR RIGHTS Most CalPro contracts contain a four-step grievance process. Check your contract for exact details. INFORMAL LEVEL - The contract states that before filing a formal written grievance, you must attempt to resolve the matter through an informal conference with your immediate supervisor within 15 days after the violation occurs (or after you know or should have reasonably known it occurred). LEVEL I - If you are not satisfied with the results of the informal conference, you must present the grievance in writing to your immediate supervisor within 10 days. LEVEL II - If you are not satisfied with the Level I decision, you may appeal the decision to the Superintendent or Executive Director within 7 days of the receipt of the Level I decision or of the expiration of the time in which the Level I decision is to be rendered. LEVEL III - If you are not satisfied with the LevelII decision, you may request in writing that CalPro appeal the grievance, within 5 days. CalPro will notify the Employer whether we intend to submit the grievance to arbitration. The decision of the arbitrator is final and binding. As you can see, our grievance procedure is there for us, but only if we use it, will it do us any good. Take a moment to review the grievance procedure in your contract. As always, CalPro stands ready to back you up. If you think you might have a grievance, contact your shop steward, any other officer, or the CalPro Union office at (310) 671-4598 or (800) 388-6466 (outside of LA Area) |
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