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<blockquote data-quote="DriverNerd" data-source="post: 2290079" data-attributes="member: 61439"><p>I just went through this with my ex wife. She became a steward a few months ago and had so many questions for me and still has them occasionally. Be like her and find a good friend/colleague who know their union stuff (a past steward would be very helpful too). Get out your union book and read it, but really focus on the things that pertain to you. ie. if you're not dealing with drivers, just skim through that stuff. My ex highlighted the areas that she had to use for grievances and that way can find them easy when they come up again. Also have at least 2 or 3 contract books at home/work for when the spine breaks, and have it in a handy location.</p><p></p><p>Be nice to your teamster friends, but make things clear. My ex had a hard time telling people not to bother her on her break, but now is clear. And know that an employee off the clock can bother you on the clock about union related items, but if they are getting paid it's stealing time. If the employee is on the clock, she tells people to go back to work until they have punched out then come see her (unless it's a safety issue or is having a meeting with a supervisor and is required). </p><p></p><p> Get to know how grievances should be worded and be friends with your BA. Don't become friends with all PT employee full time supervisors, but don't become their enemy either. You'll be there to assist your fellow union member, so speak directly from the contract. Don't make anything up. If you don't know an answer, just say you don't know, but then find out. There is no shame in not knowing. You will learn.</p><p></p><p> A steward that respects and follows the contract is the best kind.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DriverNerd, post: 2290079, member: 61439"] I just went through this with my ex wife. She became a steward a few months ago and had so many questions for me and still has them occasionally. Be like her and find a good friend/colleague who know their union stuff (a past steward would be very helpful too). Get out your union book and read it, but really focus on the things that pertain to you. ie. if you're not dealing with drivers, just skim through that stuff. My ex highlighted the areas that she had to use for grievances and that way can find them easy when they come up again. Also have at least 2 or 3 contract books at home/work for when the spine breaks, and have it in a handy location. Be nice to your teamster friends, but make things clear. My ex had a hard time telling people not to bother her on her break, but now is clear. And know that an employee off the clock can bother you on the clock about union related items, but if they are getting paid it's stealing time. If the employee is on the clock, she tells people to go back to work until they have punched out then come see her (unless it's a safety issue or is having a meeting with a supervisor and is required). Get to know how grievances should be worded and be friends with your BA. Don't become friends with all PT employee full time supervisors, but don't become their enemy either. You'll be there to assist your fellow union member, so speak directly from the contract. Don't make anything up. If you don't know an answer, just say you don't know, but then find out. There is no shame in not knowing. You will learn. A steward that respects and follows the contract is the best kind. [/QUOTE]
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