You've been on your lunch break for less than 45 minutes when your boss orders you to return to work immediately or be docked an hour's pay. You complain that the current labor contract specifies a full hour for your lunch break and you still have over 15 minutes left. Your boss stands firm on his order for you to return to work. Under protest, you return to work, but plan to file a grievance. The first step you should take is to contact a(n):
A) arbitrator.
B) mediator.
C) strikebreaker.
D) shop steward.

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The best choice is to contact a shop steward, who is the union representative on the job site. They are trained to handle grievances and will be able to advise you on the next steps to take to resolve the issue.

You've Been on Your Lunch Break for Less Than 45