Strong unions depend on strong stewards/union reps, yet the role of steward/rep is often a thankless and overwhelming job. Stewards/reps thrive when they understand their roles and have the tools to manage their responsibilities. This course will teach stewards/reps and future stewards/reps skills such as the rights and responsibilities of shop stewards, basic workplace rights, how to investigate and present grievances, the basics of arbitration, and internal organizing and record-keeping. Students will learn through a blend of lectures, case studies, exercises, and role-plays.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the course, students will understand:

• When an issue is and isn’t a grievance
• How to investigate and present grievances
• How to address workplace issues that may not be grievable
• Basic workplace rights
• Basics of arbitration
• Basic record keeping

Instructors

Matthew Emmick

Katie Schools

Contact Hours/CEUs

18.0 / 1.8