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Leadership / Steward Handbook

OPEIU LOCAL 8

Leadership / Steward Handbook

Section 1:

All About Local 8

  • Local 8 at Your Fingertips
  • We are the Union
  • Organizational Structure
  • OPEIU Local 8 Committees
  • OPEIU Local 8 Officers
  • OPEIU Local 8 Staff List
Section 2: Constitution and Bylaws
Section 3:

Build an Active Workplace

  • Role of the Union Leader/Steward
  • Ways to Get Involved & Stay Informed
  • A Union Makes a Difference
  • Active Workplace Tips
Section 4:

Represent Our Members

  • Weingarten Rights
  • Supervisors and Stewards as Equals
  • The Union Steward and the Grievance
  • Just Cause Defined
  • Grievance Appeals Process
  • Duty of Fair Representation
  • Grievance Forms
Section 5:

Know Our Rights

  • Family Leave Laws 2019
  • FCA – Family Care Act
  • Major Legislation Affecting Labor
  • Common Labor Terms
Section 6:

Policies

  • Shop Steward Recognition Program
  • Shop Steward Election Policy
  • Member Expense & Time Loss Reimbursement Policy
  • Political Action Committee Policy
Section 7:

Helpful Resources

  • Website/Unemployment Law Project/Help
  • Hardship Fund
  • Member Benefits
Section 8: Local 8 Newsletter & Steward Updates
Section 9: Union Contract

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