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 in this scenario is to contact a shop steward. A shop steward is an elected union representative who can assist with grievances and disputes between employees and management. They can also provide guidance on the next steps for filing a formal grievance.

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