1. A good steward is one that solves problems without causing problems
I get so sick of the a****** that wonders around jobs trying to get the men worked up because the craper is a couple hours late getting cleaned or Joe got 2 more hours overtime then Bob. the one that really sticks in my craw is when they partner you up with the stewart and he is always on "business for the good of the union"
2.A good Steward stop rumors with facts doesn't feed the fire with bulls***
3.A good steward represents the union and the men in a possitive proffesional manner and dosens't hide behind the office.
Our leader tells you how he bid the job and if you can find a better way to do it, then do it. He does not micromanage and trusts the JW's to get the job done.
It's getting to the point where every time I see one of your posts I just want to reach thru the interweb and smack you in the face. I just can't help it.
If you were here you might think differently. I judge people by the responsibility that they take for themselves, and their families. Are you responsible? You are probably a good guy but I wonder why you did not vote yesterday...is that not a responsibility?
EDM, I don't know if you are aware of it , or not, but sometimes a THREAD can become boring if it is hijacked by a couple of guys needling each other. I don't want this thread to be taken over by someone who is always just trying to get his point across.It is not good for the forum, or for the electrical industry, as well. So for the good of the forum I am asking you to get off.
EDM, I don't know if you are aware of it , or not, but sometimes a THREAD can become boring if is it is hijacked by a couple of guys needling each other. I don't want this thread to be taken over by someone who is always just trying to get his point across.It is not good for the forum, or for the electrical industry, as well. So for the good of the forum I am asking you to get off.
I am not in all of this mess, but I work for a natural gas company that is part of the IBEW, or at least our Union is. I live in Sc which is a right to work state. I do not pay dues, but I am a union worker. I have been ridiculed in the past for not paying. I just feel that out Stewards aren't strong enough. I have a feeling that our Union will be dissolved within the next 6 years. That's when our contract ends. it seems that we have a ton of hard talk, and then when the negotiations end we get nothing we asked for. Or they take something to give us something. Sounds stupid to me. Everyone is pissed, but does nothing.
Your union but you don't pay due's. How do you expect the union to function.
Negotiations are give and take. You don't like what's going on, get involved.
You say no one is doing anything, what are you doing ? (besides getting free representation).
I hope you know how to gape. Or know a girl who can teach you how.
You'll need to know how to do it once your free representation ends.
The key word you used is NEGOTIATIONS. That usually means that neither side had the upper hand and they settled with an agreement on what both sides could live with for now. Nothing wrong with that.
Anyway,what makes a good Steward is a member that takes the job to look after the members,knows the labor agreement and goes by the rules,not petty gripes.
A good steward makes Sure the company is giving the workers what's in the books. Also to make sure that overtime hours are split evenly apon those who are willing. Also to make sure the company has no favoritism . And take are of other union concerns
Obviously, you haven't done much construction. Stewards are second to last layoff in my neck of the woods. I sure hope it's similar in D.C.
Not trying to start anotehr row, but some pinhead that does not have the best interest of the company trying to share in the dealings where he is not wanted. BYE, BYE.
I have worked the biggest construction jobs in DC and at one time some of the biggest in America.
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