AFSCME Council 93 will be holding an online Steward Training Series for any members who are interested.

The trainings will be held:

• April 14th Basic Stewards Training Part l : Roles and Responsibilities of a Steward
• April 21st Basic Steward Training Part II: Five Steps of Grievance Handling
• April 28th Basic Steward Training Part III: Documenting and Writing a Grievance
• May 5th Basic Steward Training Part IV: Moving Workers to Action

All trainings are scheduled for 6:00pm to 8:00pm via Zoom

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Basic Stewards Training Part l : Roles and Responsibilities of a Steward
This training will walk new stewards (and those that need a refresher) through their various roles when acting in a steward capacity and how to identify if a grievance exists. Tips, tools, and strategies for being a great steward. The equality doctrine and the legal rights of union stewards.

Basic Steward Training Part II: Five Steps of Grievance Handling
This training includes identifying grievances, an overview of the 5 steps of the grievance process, and a deep dive into investigating grievances. Asking the right questions, meeting timelines, fulfilling the duty of fair representation, guiding the grievant through the process, an overview of the whole process with tips for success.

Basic Steward Training Part III: Documenting and Writing a Grievance
Marshalling your evidence, asking the right questions, union requests for information and documentation to the employer, organizing your file, building a strong case, anticipating the employer’s arguments, preparing for a strong presentation, and guiding the grievant through the process.

Basic Steward Training Part IV: Moving Workers to Action
This session includes best practices for approaching new hires, identifying leaders, and mobilizing members to build power in the workplace. Supercharge your grievances! Direct action strategies and tactics to mobilize members to resolve workplace problems. Building union members sense of their own power and understanding through experience that they are the union.