Rights of Stewards
Employers often assert that the only role of a steward in an investigatory meeting is to
observe the discussion or be a silent witness. The Supreme Court, however, clearly
acknowledged a steward's right to assist and counsel workers during the interview.
Decided cases establish the following procedures:
When the steward arrives, the supervisor must inform the steward of the subject
matter on the interview, i.e., the type of misconduct for which discipline is being
considered (theft, lateness, drugs, etc.)
The steward must be allowed to take the worker aside for a private pre-interview
conference before questioning begins.
The steward must be allowed to speak during the interview. However, the steward
does not have the right to bargain over the purpose of the interview.
The steward can request that the supervisor clarify a question so that the worker can
understand what is being asked.
After a question is asked, the steward can give advice on how to answer.
When the questioning ends, the steward can provide additional information to the
supervisor.
It must be emphasized that if the Weingarten rules are complied with, stewards have
not right to tell workers not to answer question, or to give false answers. Workers
can be disciplined if they refuse to answer questions.
Employers often assert that the only role of a steward in an investigatory meeting is to
observe the discussion or be a silent witness. The Supreme Court, however, clearly
acknowledged a steward's right to assist and counsel workers during the interview.
Decided cases establish the following procedures:
When the steward arrives, the supervisor must inform the steward of the subject
matter on the interview, i.e., the type of misconduct for which discipline is being
considered (theft, lateness, drugs, etc.)
The steward must be allowed to take the worker aside for a private pre-interview
conference before questioning begins.
The steward must be allowed to speak during the interview. However, the steward
does not have the right to bargain over the purpose of the interview.
The steward can request that the supervisor clarify a question so that the worker can
understand what is being asked.
After a question is asked, the steward can give advice on how to answer.
When the questioning ends, the steward can provide additional information to the
supervisor.
It must be emphasized that if the Weingarten rules are complied with, stewards have
not right to tell workers not to answer question, or to give false answers. Workers
can be disciplined if they refuse to answer questions.
AT&T Telco
Carol Fletcher - Vice President
Stewards:
Outside/Craft
George Anderson Phillip Chavez
Charlie Chitwood Freddie Dominguez
Robert Garcia Jeremy Garcia
Josiah Garcia Lucas Garcia
James Sharp Charlie Tunal
Clay Everett Daniel Lucero
David Baker Alicia Garza
James Sharp Manuel Bitolas
Mark Smith
Penbrook
Raul Rivera Carol Fletcher
Gracie Martinez
Carol Fletcher - Vice President
Stewards:
Outside/Craft
George Anderson Phillip Chavez
Charlie Chitwood Freddie Dominguez
Robert Garcia Jeremy Garcia
Josiah Garcia Lucas Garcia
James Sharp Charlie Tunal
Clay Everett Daniel Lucero
David Baker Alicia Garza
James Sharp Manuel Bitolas
Mark Smith
Penbrook
Raul Rivera Carol Fletcher
Gracie Martinez
AT&T Mobility
Lisa Neal - Vice President
Stewards:
Jeanice Ash Del Bowie
Jennifer Lujan Harvey Perez
Sunshine Turnbow Don Higgins
Jim Howe Kelly Erwin
Vickie Korthals
Lisa Neal - Vice President
Stewards:
Jeanice Ash Del Bowie
Jennifer Lujan Harvey Perez
Sunshine Turnbow Don Higgins
Jim Howe Kelly Erwin
Vickie Korthals
| Kim Black - President Sandy Merrell - Executive VP Blanca Gonzales - Secretary/Treasurer |
ATT/SBC Yellowpages
Teri Kilani - Steward
Teri Kilani - Steward
Officers & Stewards of Local 6127
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