Site Representatives: Roles & Responsibilities
Union membership is a right AND responsibility. The membership holds the ultimate authority for policy-making decisions in all chapters. Each member is responsible to:
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Pay attention-BE INVOLVED!
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Know your contract
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Communicate with your Site Rep
Our union is 220 + members strong! In larger chapters, policy-making authority is delegated to an elected policy body designated as the “Representative Council,” which meets regularly throughout the year. Your site/faculty representatives are your voice in the Executive Board. Make sure you communicate regularly with them to ask questions, voice concerns, and stay informed.
Site Representative Roles and Responsibilities:
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Attends Representative Council and General Membership meetings
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Attends School Board meetings as assigned
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Participates in meetings and activities in support of association programs
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Discusses important issues and shares the views and input of the bargaining unit members at their site with the Representative Council and/or Executive Board
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Serves as an advocate for the bargaining unit members at their site
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Conducts regular meetings to share information to bargaining unit members and to encourage participation in association programs
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Maintains association bulletin board at school site
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Recruits new members and new leaders
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Uses resources to help members navigate contract/policies/regulation issues
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Maintains direct contact with members of the Bargaining Team, Grievance Committee, Membership Committee and Organizing Team
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Knows who to call for assistance within the association
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Contacts new bargaining unit members at the beginning of the school year
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Educates unit members about the benefits of belonging to the association
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Maintains site unit member contact information and relays that information to Membership Committee Chair ​