UNISON Glasgow City Branch                        

4th Floor
18 Albion Street                  
GLASGOW
G1 1LH

Steward zone for UNISON Glasgow City Branch

UNISON stewards

Why are stewards important?

Stewards are the backbone of UNISON. 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 does a UNISON steward do?

As a steward you can:

• Talk to, recruit and organise members around workplace issues
• Talk to members about workplace problems, advice them and keep them informed of latest developments
• Represent members in your workplace
• Be involved in how your branch and union is run.

What rights do I get as a steward?

In workplaces where UNISON is recognised 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

Do I get any training?

All new stewards are encouraged to go on an induction course and on a course for handling grievances and disciplinary matters.

You'll receive regular information on training courses covering a wide range of workplace issues. These are normally run at regional level.

Click the links below for more information on the different aspects of being a Steward in UNISON.

The workplace rep
Working with members
Recruiting
Dealing with problems
Working with employers
Health and safety
Campaigning
Your rights
Getting involved
Branch development

Website designed and maintained by Brian Esdale, for UNISON Glasgow City Branch. 

©UNISON Glasgow City Branch, 4th Floor, 18 ALBION STREET GLASGOW G1 1LH Tel 0141 552 7069 Fax 0141 552 3807

enquiries@glasgowcityunison.co.uk