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

Handling Grievances

Download these fillable forms to help you with tracking and handling grievances.

STATE OF ILLINOIS LOCALS:
  • Grievance Fact Sheet—State of Illinois
  • Grievance Form—State of Illinois
NON-STATE LOCALS:
  • Grievance Fact Sheet—Non-state
  • Grievance Form—Non-state
ALL LOCALS:
  • Grievance Process Explanation for Potential Grievants
  • Weingarten Meeting Checklist
  • Grievance Tracking Form
  • Grievance Tracking Form—Excel

Training Videos

Representing Co-Workers
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