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Pennsylvania hosts stewards seminar
On April 18, Local 773 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, hosted a stewards seminar, with new stewards and members participating in the program. The training focused on the roles and responsibilities of the Teamster steward and, in particular, the grievance process.
Dennis Hower, Vice-President of Local 773, welcomed the participants and thanked them for taking the time to attend.
"We are happy to provide this seminar to our new stewards," Hower said. "I’m sure you will find this information valuable and of critical importance to carry out your role as a Teamster steward.”
Bill Munger, Eastern Region Coordinator of the Teamsters Training and Development Department, conducted the program using a variety of activities and information.
"It is important to concentrate on the basics with new stewards and build a foundation from which they can continue to learn.” Munger said. "We try to use hands-on exercises whenever possible. It helps to make the information immediately relevant.
The enthusiasm of new stewards always makes the training fun and interesting too."
"The information provided me with the skills necessary to investigate and file grievances," said Kathleen F. Alti. "That will help me serve the members better."
Steward Manuela Kucharazuk was also very satisfied with the program. "The entire seminar was great. It provided me with the basic skill set to be a steward," Kucharazuk said. "I was particularly interested in the Teamster history session at the beginning of the program. It is something I will pass on."
"The assistance and support of Local 773’s leadership was critical to the program’s success," Munger said. "The local’s efforts motivate and encourage the stewards, which in turn strengthens the union as a whole."
