Under Local 25 bylaws you can request a stewards election. The current steward gets to hold the job for one year between elections. If noone runs for the job then they usually appoint. Things being done differrant now? Delete some of your inbox messages Sleve.You know that isn't how it works everywhere. Local 25 perfect example. They only appoint who they want to be steward. There are no elections, only hand pickings.