Stewards are members of the union who are trained in making sure that employee rights are upheld. 

A list of stewards can also be seen in the PDF below:

list_of_local3173_stewards_-_summer_2023.pdf (31.09 KB)

List of Local 3173 Stewards - Summer 2023

Contacting a steward can sometimes be the first step in investigating a potential Unfair Labor Practice, which is when a company violates national labor law. Find out more about Unfair Labor Practices at the Minnesota Historical Society in the PDF linked below:

ulp_info_at_mnhs_2023.pdf (2.86 MB)

Unfair Labor Practices at MNHS - 2023

Stewards have also helped file grievances, which are when a union claims that their contract is being broken. You can see an excerpt of Local 3173's contract outlining the grievance process in the PDF below: 

article-19_grievance-process.pdf (2.6 MB)

Local 3173's Grievance Process

For over-the-phone help about workplace rights and other questions, contact the AFSCME Member Action Center (open 8:00am-5:00pm) at 651-450-4990.