Stewards Required!
Without stewards there would
be no one there to act as the link between members and the union and to
organise and support people in the workplace.
What rights do you get as a
steward?
In workplaces where UNISON is recognized by the employer stewards have rights to time off for training and to
carry out their work. This includes:
- Meetings with members and management
- Preparation and research
- Keeping members informed
You will be entitled to
training and mentoring.
All new stewards are encouraged
to take advantage of the courses unison offers. There are a wide range of
courses many of which are provided on a local level.
Support and advice are
readily available.
Colleagues, workplace contacts
and more experienced stewards, health and safety reps and branch officers will
all help you. Most branches will make sure that reps have details of local
union officers who can give prompt advice and guidance. Your regional organiser, regional education officer,
women's officer and branch support teams are based in the regional office and
can be approached for assistance through your branch secretary.
Contact chair@oxfordcityunison.com or speak to your
local steward for more information
Stewards are the backbone
of UNISON.
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