Shop Stewards are IAM members appointed or elected by fellow employees in each work area and shift. A Steward’s main function is to monitor the administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. They explain Agreement provisions to their fellow employees and assist in bringing complaints to the attention of the Supervisors or other management people. The Steward also assists fellow members during the course of a company investigation into alleged misconduct. 

This handbook will help the most experienced as well as the newest Shop Stewards to understand the importance of their role within the structure of the IAM.