Good Records Help the Steward and the Local

Information Doesn't Organize Itself - That's Your Job

In processing a grievance, it is not uncommon to end up with a great big stack of paper work. Letters, information requests, notes from step one and two meetings, witness statements, and grievance forms are just some of the many kinds of documents that will find their way into the grievance process. And the person who must keep track of all that paperwork is you.

It isn't an easy job. To do it right, you'll need to develop a systematic method for tracking this paperwork, or it will overwhelm you. Once you develop a good system, you'll discover that it not only helps you win grievances, but it also provides valuable information for your negotiating committee when they sit down to negotiate the next contract.