Course Duration:  1 day

Course Prerequisite:  No prerequisite course is required to register for this course.

Description:  This course is designed for newly elected shop stewards.

This course gives the tools to represent and build confidence in defending our members. More specifically to:

  • Review the role of the shop steward;
  • Learn the difference between a grievance, a complaint and a disagreement;
  • Define how to handle a grievance;
  • Draft grievances properly;
  • Understand the arbitration procedure;
  • Develop the ability to testify as a witness.

Registration:  Please contact your Local Union for additional information on availability and scheduling of this course.