Shop Stewards are the backbone of Teamsters Local 986.
Stewards are the key to building a strong, democratic labor movement.
They are elected by their respective Membership or appointed in accordance with the rules and regulations contained herein. They are advocates for their brothers and sisters in the workplace and, consequently, they must be accessible to the Members they represent. They are expected to act fairly and impartially and, by example, represent the highest principles of the Trade Union Movement. To enforce the collective bargaining agreement with the Employer. To require that Members adhere to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.