In the Teamsters Union, a “steward” or committee member is someone who addresses, on a daily basis, the members’ needs, wants, interests and concerns. With the assistance of Local 638's business agents, stewards and committee members put forth extra effort to make sure the members have a voice and an advocate on the job.

Despite the extra time and the hard work, being a steward can bring great satisfaction to the individual – satisfaction that comes with knowing you have helped someone. You have made a difference in the lives of working men and women.

Local 638's stewards and committee members perform many tasks. A steward is a:

This section of the web site should help you work more effectively as a steward or committee member.