STEWARD RESOURCES

A reference and training library for Local 848 shop stewards.

Core legal frameworks, grievance tools, and training materials — collected in one place. Materials are intended for stewards in active workplace representation roles.

Core References

Frameworks every steward should know

The legal and operational ground a steward stands on in any workplace conversation.

Weingarten Rights

Weingarten

The right to union representation in investigatory interviews. Foundational reading for any steward.

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Discipline Standard

Just Cause / Past Practice

The seven tests of just cause and how past practice shapes contract interpretation.

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Legal Standard

Duty of Fair Representation

What the union owes every member it represents, and how stewards stay on the right side of the DFR standard.

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Local 848 Reference

Steward Information Sheet

Quick-reference sheet covering steward responsibilities, contact lines, and escalation paths inside Local 848.

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Role Overview

Shop Steward Outline (Basic)

A condensed walkthrough of the steward role — useful when training someone new or refreshing your own approach.

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Grievance Toolkit

Operational documents for working a grievance

From the first conversation through to a written record.

Step 1

Pre-grievance forms

Intake documents for capturing the facts before a grievance is formally filed.

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Step 2

Investigation Packet

A structured packet for collecting evidence, statements, and contract references during investigation.

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Step 3

Grievance Meeting Record

Standard form for documenting what was said, by whom, and what was agreed at the grievance meeting.

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Training Library

Past steward training materials

Decks and presentations from past steward training sessions. Newest first.

2021 1 document
  • 5P's Shop Steward Training January 2021 · 815 KB View PDF
2019 3 documents
  • The Negotiator — Part I March 2019 · 2 MB View PDF
  • The Communicator — Part II February 2019 · 707 KB View PDF
  • The Communicator January 2019 · 698 KB View PDF
2018 3 documents
  • Walter Reuther: Heroes of Labor April 2018 · Supplementary reading · 8 MB View PDF
  • Teamsters and Civil Rights February 2018 · 181 KB View PDF
  • January 2018 Steward Training January 2018 · 390 KB View PDF
2017 2 documents

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If you are a steward and you need direct support on a workplace issue, a piece of contract language, or a tricky investigation, your business agent is the first call.

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