IBEW Membership Guide - April 2024

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SHOP STEWARDS Local 37 looks out for more than just negotiating your wages and benefits. Your union is always standing ready to lend support and help resolve any issues you might encounter in the workplace. The types of issues can vary from work location to work location, and nobody knows them better than your local union representatives – what we call shop stewards. Every bargaining unit has shop stewards in the workplace appointed by the Business Manager. They are trained to support fellow union members by helping them understand their contract and rights in the workplace. Whether it has to do with how you were hired, workplace safety, or a manager who consistently expects you not to claim overtime you're entitled to, shop stewards are responsible for making sure the collective agreement is respected and adhered to in your location. They'll do their best to resolve any problems that arise between workers and management at the local level. Members are encouraged to contact a shop steward first, and as soon as possible, if they: • • • • • Have questions about the contract Believe their employer violated their contract Have concerns about working conditions in the workplace Feel bullied, harassed, or discriminated against Suspect they might be disciplined or terminated – 34 –
Your steward, often in consultation with one of Local 37's full time union representatives, will help you determine if a grievance should be filed. A grievance is basically a formal complaint against an employer for violating the contract, work rules, or labour laws. In addition to representing members in the workplace, shop stewards have other duties that include, educating members about the union and the labour movement, encouraging members to attend meetings, helping organize new members, and acting as the liaison between union officers and the bargaining unit members. For the latest list of shop stewards, sorted by bargaining unit and work location, go to the Local 37 website or contact the office directly. If you're interested in becoming a shop steward, just let us know and we'll send you an application form. – 35 –
Page 1 and 2: MEMBERSHIP GUIDE IBEW LOCAL 37 Inte
Page 3: CONTENTS 37 Welcome . . . . . . . .
Page 7 and 8: YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS? WE'VE GOT ANS
Page 9 and 10: HOW DID I BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IB
Page 11 and 12: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN
Page 13 and 14: WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT FROM NON-UN
Page 15 and 16: WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? That's a big on
Page 17 and 18: WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I'M ASKED TO DO
Page 19 and 20: IF I MENTION THE UNION OR THE COLLE
Page 21 and 22: Unions are the voice for the millio
Page 23 and 24: measuring up, we'll help them find
Page 25 and 26: It was November 28th, 1891 when ten
Page 27 and 28: IBEW STRUCTURE The Constitution The
Page 29 and 30: International Executive Council (IE
Page 31 and 32: Business Manager The members also e
Page 33 and 34: UNION DUES Every member pays a smal
Page 35: Here are some of the major advantag
Page 39 and 40: TRAINING AND EDUCATION There's more
Page 41 and 42: HEALTH AND WELLNESS The IBEW Local
Page 43 and 44: • • • • • • • Support
Page 47 and 48: UNION GLOSSARY Arbitration: When gr
Page 49: Lockout: When the employer locks wo
Page 52: International Brotherhood of Electr

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