The union steward, a critical actor in the grievance process, has been virtually overlooked in empirical research. Specifically, while effects of sex in the workplace have been documented, these effects in union stewards remain unexplored. This research indicates significant differences in the number of grievances filed, frequency of informally resolving grievances with supervision, and frequency of counseling potential grievants not to file between 35 male and 21 female union stewards. Implications are offered for theorists and practitioners alike.
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