Resources for Stewards

Stewards are the official representatives of our union in the workplace. They explain the contract to members, file and present grievances to management, and identify and resolve workplace problems. Working side-by-side with the people they help, stewards are often the first person a member goes to when they have a concern or grievance at the workplace. Local union stewards are the glue that holds our union together.

Here are some resources to help you do your job. Interested in becoming a steward? Ask your local union officers how you can step up.

AFSCME Steward Handbook

• English
• Español

Training Videos

Representing Co-Workers

• 7 Tests of Just Cause: What Are They and How Do I Use Them?
• Discipline and Discharge: Best Practices for Representing Workers
• It's Not Grievable, Now What?
• The Duty of Fair Representation
• Navigating the 5 Steps of Grievance Handling
• Weingarten Rights: What You Need to Know

Organizing

• Building Power Organizing Around Workplace Issues
• The Power of POP: Planning Purposeful Meetings
• New Employee Orientation: Building Our Union on Day One