Overview of DSA’s Grievance Program

DSA’s Harassment Policy is found in the National Grievance Policy, passed at the 2025 National Convention. Between the biannual conventions, the National Political Committee (NPC) makes decisions about grievance matters to clarify Resolution 33.

• Grievance Policy

• Grievance Filing Process

• Grievance Program Policies and Procedures FAQs

Other policies democratically adopted by the DSA membership nationally or within specific chapters work together as additional avenues to address conflict and violations of DSA’s policies.

• The National Code of Conduct for Members and Meeting Code of Conduct

• Chapter bylaws provisions such as “undemocratic, disruptive conduct” and/or “conduct contrary to the values of DSA;”

• Chapter codes of conduct (required per 2021 National Convention).

Want to learn more about DSA’s Grievance Program?

Here are more harassment, bullying and conflict resolution resources we have for DSA members and leaders:

First, tell us who you are so that you may access the appropriate information:

I am a DSA member with questions about DSA’s harassment policy and the grievance process. Start here if you’re not sure or want a general overview of policies and procedures.

I am a DSA member who is a party to a grievance or who has been suspended or expelled from my chapter and would like to appeal.

I am an HGO or chapter leader who has had HGO training by the National HGO.

I am an HGO who has not yet been trained by the National HGO.

I am a chapter leader involved in getting our chapter’s grievance policy up and running.

Looking for specific resources?

Trainings:

The Committee of Grievance Officers is responsible for trainings for HGOs and chapter leaders. Here are older versions of National Grievance Program trainings, but we encourage you to sign up updated trainings when available:

• Chapter HGO Training (recording)

• Overview of DSA’s Grievance Process for HGOs and Chapter Leaders (recording)

• Complex Conflict Management Strategies for Chapters (recording)

• HGO Investigation Guide

• Upcoming DSA Grievance Program Trainings