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GHTA Building Rep Training Guide
2026 Edition · Includes role overview and contract reference · PDF
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📅 Meeting Schedule
📆 Third Wednesday of Every Month
Executive Board meets at 3:05 PM . Representative Assembly follows at 3:45 PM . Attendance is a core responsibility of your role. If you cannot attend, your alternate should represent your building.
✅ Your Core Responsibilities
Attend monthly Representative Assembly meetings (3rd Wednesday)
Bring concerns from your building to GHTA leadership
Report back to your colleagues after each meeting
Refer members to the Grievance Committee when needed
Assist members during Weingarten situations
Help with building-level elections, dues, and coordination
Keep members informed about contract rights and union business
Encourage participation in union events and solidarity actions
🔴 Red on Wednesdays
As a rep, you lead by example. Wear red every Wednesday and encourage your colleagues to do the same. Solidarity is visible — and it matters.
⚖️ Weingarten Rights
If a member is called into a meeting that could lead to discipline, they have the right to have you present. As their rep, you can:
Request a brief recess to consult with the member privately
Ask clarifying questions during the meeting
Provide the member with information they may not have
Take notes on everything that is said
The member must invoke their Weingarten Rights — it is not automatic. Make sure your colleagues know this before they ever need it.
📋 Grievance Process
When a member believes their contract rights have been violated:
Listen carefully — do not promise outcomes
Document the complaint in writing immediately
Check the contract language that applies
Remember: must be filed within 90 days of the incident
Refer to the Grievance Committee before any formal filing
No grievance advances to Level II without committee authorization
🗣️ Communicating with Members
Check in with your members regularly — don't wait for problems
After each Rep Assembly, share key updates with your building
Be approachable and visible — members need to feel comfortable coming to you
Never share confidential member concerns with administration
When in doubt, escalate to an officer rather than guess
🚫 Know Your Limits
You are a representative, not a lawyer — refer legal questions to officers
Do not make promises about outcomes of grievances or discipline
Do not share member information without their explicit consent
GHTA members should not complain about other GHTA members to the Board of Education
If you're unsure, contact the President or Vice President immediately