PEF Steward Handbook

Table of Contents

• The Steward Makes the Union Live
• Union Resources
• Responsibilities of the Steward
• Duty of Fair Representation
• Grievance Procedure
• Contract Grievance Timetable
• Settling a Grievance
• Guidelines on How to Present a Grievance
• Counseling
• Insubordination
• Discipline
• Just Cause in Discipline
• Probationary Termination
• Performance Evaluation System
• Labor/Management Overview
• Labor/Management Techniques
• Article 22: Protection of Employees
• Health and Safety
• Legislative/Political Action
• Strikes Under the Taylor Law
• New York State Health Insurance Program
• Domestic Partners Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Divisions
• PEF Membership Benefits Program
• Glossary
• PEF Regional Map
• Trouble Shooters Guide
• Important Phone Numbers