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<blockquote data-quote="UPS Lifer" data-source="post: 246855" data-attributes="member: 9789"><p>I realize that a lot of BAs have very good repoir with their members...BUT <span style="color: Red">if I were the BA, I would want to know why you are not bringing the issues to the stewards...</span><strong>No steward should be in mgmts hip pocket.</strong> <span style="color: red">They have an obligation to protect the integrety of the contract and make sure that mgmt follows it. It is the BAs responsibility to make sure that is taking place....Wouldn't you agree?</span> I really believe that the steward plays a key role in the relationship (upward and downward communication) between mgmt and non-mgmt folks. </p><p></p><p>Where the issues lie in the contract are the areas that are left open to interpretation. It is quite litterally impossible to cover every situation. You would have a contract that would be impossible to manage. This is where the greivence machinery fills a need. It also helps protect the integrety of the contract. </p><p></p><p>I can tell you with some degree of certainty that there are some mgmt folks out there who will read this post and may feel betrayed and think that I am union friendly. </p><p></p><p>I would say...why not??? Isn't this the intent of what our founders had when they invited the Teamsters to represent the non-management folks back when the company was just getting it's feet on the ground? I feel that our mgmt team should also have an outside source to represent them in mgmt disputes! </p><p></p><p>If we use these tools properly to settle disputes or intrepretive disagreements we can actually improve relationships and understanding rather than hurt them. However it does require respect for individuals and leaving personal attacks or vindictive behavior at the door.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UPS Lifer, post: 246855, member: 9789"] I realize that a lot of BAs have very good repoir with their members...BUT [COLOR="Red"]if I were the BA, I would want to know why you are not bringing the issues to the stewards...[/COLOR][B]No steward should be in mgmts hip pocket.[/B] [COLOR="red"]They have an obligation to protect the integrety of the contract and make sure that mgmt follows it. It is the BAs responsibility to make sure that is taking place....Wouldn't you agree?[/COLOR] I really believe that the steward plays a key role in the relationship (upward and downward communication) between mgmt and non-mgmt folks. Where the issues lie in the contract are the areas that are left open to interpretation. It is quite litterally impossible to cover every situation. You would have a contract that would be impossible to manage. This is where the greivence machinery fills a need. It also helps protect the integrety of the contract. I can tell you with some degree of certainty that there are some mgmt folks out there who will read this post and may feel betrayed and think that I am union friendly. I would say...why not??? Isn't this the intent of what our founders had when they invited the Teamsters to represent the non-management folks back when the company was just getting it's feet on the ground? I feel that our mgmt team should also have an outside source to represent them in mgmt disputes! If we use these tools properly to settle disputes or intrepretive disagreements we can actually improve relationships and understanding rather than hurt them. However it does require respect for individuals and leaving personal attacks or vindictive behavior at the door. [/QUOTE]
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