Representation for Discipline and Grievances

REPRESENTATION IN GRIEVANCES AND DISCIPLINARY SITUATIONS

Local 171 provides representation to members in disciplinary situations and grievances. Stewards also provide consultations to non-members who are facing discipline or considering grievances. Membership is required for representation. Call the number above if you have a situation you would like to discuss. 

INFORMATION ABOUT DISCIPLINE AND GRIEVANCES AT UW-MADISON

     Policy Library Document
     PDF of CPP 18.01, Corrective & Progressive Discipline for University Staff
     Classified Employee Work Rules
     Grievances for University Staff

AFSCME Steward Handbook

• English
• Español

Handling Grievances

• Grievance Fact Sheet

Training Videos

Representing Co-Workers

• 7 Tests of Just Cause: What Are They and How Do I Use Them?
• Discipline and Discharge: Best Practices for Representing Workers
• It's Not Grievable, Now What?
• The Duty of Fair Representation
• Navigating the 5 Steps of Grievance Handling
• Weingarten Rights: What You Need to Know

Organizing

• Building Power Organizing Around Workplace Issues
• The Power of POP: Planning Purposeful Meetings
• New Employee Orientation: Building Our Union on Day One