How to become a better, and effective shop steward?

[Sacrificial Lamb]

You’re going to think you can change the world at first. Change takes time, act promptly and methodically. Don’t be in a rush to act, anger and flying off the cuff will lead to poor decisions. Don’t look for problems, they will find you. The only thing you have is your integrity, don’t let anyone take it from you. Treat every member the same, it’s their grievance, you help them find a resolution. This isn’t brain surgery, we’re all truck drivers and box handlers, members should want to come to work and provide for themselves and their families. Know the contract, but don’t be afraid to know management as well. They play games and ask personal questions all the time to get what they want. You can do the same. Always remember that while you are in the office, you are to be treated as an equal to management, don’t let them make you feel any less.

Thanks for the help! Any little bit counts.

 

[Sacrificial Lamb]

Remember that members can bother you with non-disciplanary union issues/questions while you're on the clock but they must be off the clock.

I didn’t know this. I’ll make sure to let them know. I appreciate the advice!

 

[DriverNerd]

I didn’t know this. I’ll make sure to let them know. I appreciate the advice!

I mean, if your management doesn't have a problem with it they can, or if you're both working at the time, but most of the time they consider talking union issues on the clock outside of break stealing time because they're not working.

 

[olroadbeech]

Another thing you could do is do some research here on the "UPS Union Issues" sub forum where hundreds of contract type questions have been asked. Some members are stewards or some give very good and professional answers on how to deal with management when the contract has been violated.

Enough reading for months .

 

[542thruNthru]

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Becoming a steward. | UPS Union Issues

Our Ba agent has asked if I would be interested in become a steward, most of ours are older one that will retire in the next few years. What are some tips to become a good one? I am not worried about learning the Union book I can do that and know a decent amount already. More so interested into...

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Stewards | UPS Union Issues

If you are a steward or plan to become one, I recommend picking up this book while it is available. Every few years they publish a new edition of The Legal Rights of Union Stewards but only print very few copies and then it's nearly impossible to find. The publisher has about 80 copies right...

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New PT Steward | UPS Union Issues

Looking to get any pointers on contract language to mark down in the contract that me as a PT needs to know. I just got it today so Monday would be my first day as an official steward. And pointers would be great.

www.browncafe.com

Here are a couple threads about the subject that may or may not be helpful.

Good luck and thank you for taking on this huge responsibility.

 

[UnionStrong]

New Video! Tips and Tricks of being a Steward! | UPS Union Issues

www.browncafe.com

Becoming a steward. | UPS Union Issues

Our Ba agent has asked if I would be interested in become a steward, most of ours are older one that will retire in the next few years. What are some tips to become a good one? I am not worried about learning the Union book I can do that and know a decent amount already. More so interested into...

www.browncafe.com

Stewards | UPS Union Issues

If you are a steward or plan to become one, I recommend picking up this book while it is available. Every few years they publish a new edition of The Legal Rights of Union Stewards but only print very few copies and then it's nearly impossible to find. The publisher has about 80 copies right...

www.browncafe.com

New PT Steward | UPS Union Issues

Looking to get any pointers on contract language to mark down in the contract that me as a PT needs to know. I just got it today so Monday would be my first day as an official steward. And pointers would be great.

www.browncafe.com

Here are a couple threads about the subject that may or may not be helpful.

Good luck and thank you for taking on this huge responsibility.

Where’s the one about bribe amounts?

 

[542thruNthru]

Where’s the one about bribe amounts?

It's in the RI LU 251 steward thread

 

[Swanson]

You should spend time with the head shop steward and watch him/her handle things.
It's a hard thankless job with no pay, lots of aggravation , can't keep everyone happy type of position but possibly a lot of satisfaction helping members from the bully.

No head shop steward there,the other stewards are garbage.

 

[542thruNthru]

No head shop steward there,the other stewards are garbage.

To my knowledge we don't have a head shop steward anywhere in my local.

 

[Swanson]

To my knowledge we don't have a head shop steward anywhere in my local.

Our building is changing for the better,it's already came a long way since I started.

 

[zubenelgenubi]

My advice is to focus on learning about pay issues and how to correct them
Those will be at least 90% of the issues you have to deal with.

 

[542thruNthru]

My advice is to focus on learning about pay issues and how to correct them
Those will be at least 90% of the issues you have to deal with.

That and Article 37

 

[UnionStrong]

It's in the RI LU 251 steward thread

You’re right….

 

[542thruNthru]

You’re right….

Hey, Sean Obrien tried to warn you.

 

[UnionStrong]

Hey, Sean Obrien tried to warn you.

They’re worse in Boston

 

[542thruNthru]

They’re worse in Boston

That's a filthy lie! SO would never allow that!

 

[UnionStrong]

That's a filthy lie! SO would never allow that!

Mmm. Sure.

 

[Sacrificial Lamb]

New Video! Tips and Tricks of being a Steward! | UPS Union Issues

www.browncafe.com

Becoming a steward. | UPS Union Issues

Our Ba agent has asked if I would be interested in become a steward, most of ours are older one that will retire in the next few years. What are some tips to become a good one? I am not worried about learning the Union book I can do that and know a decent amount already. More so interested into...

www.browncafe.com

Stewards | UPS Union Issues

If you are a steward or plan to become one, I recommend picking up this book while it is available. Every few years they publish a new edition of The Legal Rights of Union Stewards but only print very few copies and then it's nearly impossible to find. The publisher has about 80 copies right...

www.browncafe.com

New PT Steward | UPS Union Issues

Looking to get any pointers on contract language to mark down in the contract that me as a PT needs to know. I just got it today so Monday would be my first day as an official steward. And pointers would be great.

www.browncafe.com

Here are a couple threads about the subject that may or may not be helpful.

Good luck and thank you for taking on this huge responsibility.

Thanks, sir. I learned a lot lurking here from your posts along with everyone else. Thanks for linking me the breads.

 

[rickyb]

Recently became a shop steward for my local sort, and would like some sage advice in how to become better at representing the members? Never really worked in a union setting before, but have about a year working at UPS. Besides knowing the contract, and addressing the BA, anyone care to share some other ways I can become better at it?

maybe read economic policy institute or ask them

 

[Swanson]

Thanks, sir. I learned a lot lurking here from your posts along with everyone else. Thanks for linking me the breads.

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