You get coverage that can be converted to a guaranteed-issue term life plan when you retire. To activate this insurance you simply fill out a beneficiary form. If you would like to get involved in looking out for the safety and well-being of fellow members, and if you believe that you can follow through on the responsibilities of being a steward, please consider running for this position in the upcoming elections. Any member who has passed their 6-month probationary period is eligible. Stewards work on behalf of members to inform them of important matters that could affect them in the workplace and to protect them from breaches of our union contract and unfair labor practices.
Stewards attend membership and stewards council meetings and occasional state meetings.
Perhaps one of our most misunderstood resources is the USA listserv. For the most part it's utilized exactly the way it's supposed to be utilized, as a forum for members' opinions, concerns and ideas. And then there are messages that noone wants to read. Because of some of these messages, some members ask to be removed from the list. Deleting these unwanted messages is easier.