Seiu union steward handbook

Maybe someones been fired, or perhaps layoffs are threatened. Shop steward handbook ufcw 1518 member resource centre. Maine state employees association labor movement, union. By providing my phone number, i understand that seiu local, seiu, and affiliates may use automated calling technologies andor may text message me on my cell phone on a periodic basis. Seiu will never charge for alerts, but carrier rates may apply. New oregon law aims to improve union representation. The duties and obligations of the stewards are many and shall include providing timely and effective representation for members in the workplace. Problemsolving 101 what do you do when confronted with a problem. Local 221 stewards can rely on the seiu stewards manual for reference in solving tough work place problems fill out this steward intake form and send it to the local anytime you represent.

Seiuuhw is a powerful, cuttingedge union of healthcare workers and patients leading for better health, quality care, and good jobs. If yours is a union or agency shop that means new workers must join the union or pay a fee, then the new worker may be hostile to the union. Nage headquarters 159 burgin parkway quincy, ma 02169 main phone. Seiu uhw is a powerful, cuttingedge union of healthcare workers and patients leading for better health, quality care, and good jobs.

Youre the person workers turn to with their problems. Local 509 stewards seiu local 509 the massachusetts. Acting as an official representative of their shift, provide democratic leadership in the promotion of member solidarity in the affairs of the international union, state union, local chapter, and union movement in general. Our members have a bold strategy to make healthcare affordable and. Your duties as steward service employees international union.

The basics get the basics about what you need as a steward, what your protections and duties are, and how to welcome new workers to the job. Roles of a steward greet new union members and help. Union members begin strike preparation saint paul, mn talks stalled between healthpartners and the 1,800 employees who are members of seiu healthcare minnesota. The howto of explaining seiu and how we work as a union, explaining our dues system, and what a difference the union makes. Any seiu 521 member can attend these free workshops. Tell your state legislators its time to raise the minimum wage in pa.

Seiu healthcare minnesota president jamie gulley shared the indignation felt by many when this news came to light. This agreement includes provisions that were negotiated in common with seiu uhw, seiu local 49 oregonwashington region, seiu local 105 colorado region, and uhwmedical social workers northern california. Seiu local 73 representing more than 29,000 public. Review the list of topics of interest, then click on register.

Tentative agreement at oregon supported living program. Stewards manual seiu florida public services union. Following a strike vote that saw 95% support for a 7day ulp strike, seiu healthcare minnesota. Definition of an ideal union steward a union steward is a person of trust representing their fellow officers in the work place. Thanks to the hard work of employees like you and the tireless efforts of seiu 1991 president martha baker rn, the miamidade county commission made it clear that there will be no furloughs or forced pl usage for any jackson. They are problem solvers, educators, and communicators. Seiu local 509 the massachusetts union for human service. You and your chief steward or union representative should check out your materials to make sure you have everything you need. Explore the discounts, insurance and scholarships available to seiu 503 members below. With more than 97,000 members working in nearly every part of the healthcare industry, we are the preeminent frontline voice on healthcare in california. Sally buchmann, an seiu 1021 retiree from san francisco general hospital and cochair of the seiu 1021 lavender caucus, at the womens march in oakland. As frontline leaders at the worksite, seiu stewards are required to wear many hats. Labor movement, union maine state employees association.

My position as member of 32bj has given me a sense of stability i never had before. Nov 04, 2019 for specific questions about your contract or worksite issues, contact your steward or call the kaiser hotline at 503 2364949 ext. Click here for the 2020 membership advantages handbook in. Search results for union handbook seiu healthcare minnesota. Union steward contacts are listed by location below. If your local fails to file under this new requirement.

Hes supporting ld 1978 reforming the disabilityretirement process. The union believes carol gorman has a conflict of interest due to a long standing personal relationship with a morrison executive. Important updatesfind out about important information about steward read more. You are in the best position to understand your co workers. Seiu local 509commonwealth human service workers and educators scholarship program april 21, 2020. Union stewards seiu labor employee relations human.

The next few sections contain some capsule info about dues, payments and union membership usually the first things youll be asked aboutas well as a few seiu facts to help you out. Unison aims to have at least one steward in each workplace and department. Seiu local 668 reaches tentative agreement with the commonwealth. As a steward, you make the collective agreement meaningful by helping your coworkers implement their contract and defend their rights on a daytoday basis. You will want to make sure members know enough to participate in making union policy, that they know where the union came from and where it is heading. Seiu sl219 steward operations sop revised 07062012 steward elections sop. Welcome to our union seaseiu local 1984 new hampshire works because we do. Once logged in, click on home page and sign your prefilled membership card.

Visit seiu s website for uptodate information on what members from. If you dont know your member id or have trouble creating your account, call your seiu 521 union office. Some stewards carry a notebook or a planner back and forth. Supreme court upheld the rights of employees to have union representation during investigatory interviews. Army medical corps helps staff staterun hospital april 16, 2020. Coronavirus spreads to 3 staterun facilities for those with mental illness, developmental disabilities tell governor baker. By standing together, we have the strength to fight for and win strong contracts that set decent pay and benefit standards, and protect our. Union local tax issues federal law now requires that every local union file an annual information returnform 990, 990ez, or 990nwith the irs. We stand together to make sure that our patients and clients get the best quality care and that our pay and benefits allow us to thrive. We negotiate fair contracts for our members and advocate for working people and their families in new hampshire.

Seiu healthcare is a union in canada with over 60,000 frontline workers. Nage seiu national association of government employees. The leadership apprentice program for stewards laps fosters leaders in the workplace who advance the core mission of local. This handbook sets out ways in which you can help build an organising union. Talking to your coworkers the howto of explaining seiu and how we work as a union, explaining our dues system, and what a difference the union does make. This agreement includes provisions that were negotiated in common with seiuuhw, seiu local 49 oregonwashington region, seiu local 105 colorado region, and uhwmedical social workers northern california. Our priority is ensuring that your work is recognized and valued by your employers. Seiu 503 bylaws revised 2012 202015 collective bargaining agreement.

They connect members to their union and to one another, they amplify member voices in the workplace and in the community, and they harness the energies and talents of local members to build power across the state. The seiu state council, representing 150,000 janitors, security officers, public employees, home care, healthcare, childcare and other workers endorsed candidates for the democratic primary on march 17, 2020. After working over 20 years for maine dot, former mseaseiu member randy bodge was denied disability retirement from the maine public employees retirement system even though he provided documentation of his stagefour cancer diagnosis in 20. The role of the shop steward 7 the union steward is a key link in our union. With the help of our dedicated members, leaders and stewards, seiu local 521 will continue to direct the power of our union back into the workplace where it belongs. Being part of a strong union means having a strong voice.

Representing more than 56,000 healthcare workers throughout massachusetts, 1199seiu united healthcare workers east is the most politically active union in the commonwealth. Seiu healthcare canadas healthcare union to 60,000 workers. We are the service employees international union, an organization of 2million members united by the belief in the dignity and worth of workers and the services they provide and dedicated to improving the lives of workers and their families and creating a more just and humane society. Kaiser member resources download a list of kaiser stewards updated october 2019 become a kaiser steward contact your kaiser organizer download. Please use your username and password to log in below. As a steward, you have an opportunity to educate our members every time you come in contact with them. Our mission seaseiu local 1984 is a member driven organization united by a common goal. Talking to your coworkers the howto of explaining seiu and how we work as a union, explaining our dues system, and what a difference the union makes. May 08, 2020 after working over 20 years for maine dot, former mseaseiu member randy bodge was denied disability retirement from the maine public employees retirement system even though he provided documentation of his stagefour cancer diagnosis in 20. This section teaches how to identify problems, what you have a righttoknow as steward, how to analyze the problem, and working with management to. We take action together and win on the issues that matter to us staffing, wages, benefits, and being a part of the decision making. The grievance is based on mayos conflict of interest policy from its employee handbook.

Local 509 stewards seiu local 509 the massachusetts union. Stewards are the building blocks of the collective power of our union. For specific questions about your contract or worksite issues, contact your steward or call the kaiser hotline at 503 2364949 ext. Labor heritage foundation, catalogue of labor music, books, art and video. Union communication services good training material afscme steward handbook. Representing more than 60,000 healthcare workers throughout massachusetts, 1199seiu united healthcare workers east is the most politically active union in the commonwealth. Or click the image at left to download the 2020 membership advantages handbook pdf of application forms and information. All union members have a right to have their steward present with them during meetings that they feel might be disciplinary. Seiu local 73s political engagement committee members met in the fall to approve it is time to vote on our union contract. Stewards are the legal representatives of the local in the workplace and a vital part of maintaining a strong union.