For many members, the Steward is the face of the Union. The Steward is the visible presence of the Union in the workplace as the Union point person who works with and interacts with the members at the workplace and represents them in a specific work area. The Steward enforces the collective bargaining agreement and protects the rights members have acquired through negotiations and other Union actions. Stewards are appointed by the Business Manager/Financial Secretary of the Local Union.

If you are interested in becoming a Steward, contact your Union Headquarters at 415-398-8111.

As a Steward you are the official who acts as the liaison between the Business Manager, Executive Board and the membership. It is your job to make sure the members you represent at the workplace know what the Union and Local are doing and it is also your job to make sure the Local Union Headquarters know how the members you represent feel on issues in the workplace.

The Steward is a key person in the Union and it is within your power to ensure your Local is strong, representative and successful in protecting membership rights.