"I request to have a union representative present on my behalf during this meeting because I believe it may lead to disciplinary action being taken against me. If I am denied my right to have a union representative present I will refuse to answer accusation questions and any I believe may lead to discipline."
Union Stewards are designated SEIU members who are authorized to advise and represent employees during grievances procedures. According to the 2021–26 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA):
The function of the steward is to represent employees, when requested by them, in grievance procedures outlined in Article 18 - Grievance and Arbitration Procedure, and in investigatory meetings that an employee reasonably believes could result in disciplinary action or other disciplinary meetings as described in Article 17 - Discipline and Discharge, Section 5. A steward may participate in additional matters when, at the discretion of the university chief human resource officer, such participation is deemed to be mutually beneficial.
Howie Howard
Marko Markco
Priya Thakkar [Salem]
Rhett Sullivan (Team Lead)
Rob Fullmer
Shayne Stone
Thomas O-Malley
Xavier Oberlander
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