2. Talk to your union representative

In a unionized workplace, union members elect another member to be their union representative. Some people call this a “union steward” or “shop steward”.

The union representative tries to make sure that the employer follows the collective agreement. They also do things like:

• share information from the union office, for example, about education programs for union members
• call meetings of union members to talk about union business, for example, to discuss what to ask for in collective bargaining
• help workers who have a problem with the employer

Your union representative should give you a copy of the collective agreement and help you understand your rights as a union member.