Shop Steward

[DoctorBrown1742]

So recently A union rep came to work and talked to me about becoming a shop steward for the preload shift. Does it pay more? Is it something I should pursue. As of now we do not have a working steward on our shift. Its pretty much a free for all for management. Any ideas??? Suggestions? Just to put this out there, I'm a Student at my local university. Would it interfere with my studies?

 

[ManInBrown]

It does not pay more but I'm almost positive you pay no dues, and you get to start at an earlier time every day to discuss with management the problems of the day before.

 

[over9five]

I believe you pay dues, but they are refunded at the end of the year.

 

[Mst3k]

If you need our opinion as to if you should or shouldn't be a steward then it probably isn't for you.

 

[Over 70]

Do you have an interest in advocating for your fellow workers? Are you skilled at negotiating and building relationships with people despite differences? Cool, level-headed, rational person? If not, I wouldn't do it.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

You need to focus on school.

 

[Nothing by 1030 anymore]

No extra pay and lots of screaming whining children to listen to. Go to school and wait till you only have ur own children. The union guy needs anyone who will say yes to the job.

 

[Wally]

Forget about school...represent!

 

[El Correcto]

There's plenty of extra pay, when a lower seniority guy brings you a $ grievance, go "investigate" it further then put your name on it. Neat little trick the shop stewards in my building do. You get the money, they get the heat.

 

[dookie stain]

I wanna be a steward because the one in my center is a spineless coward. He makes deals with the center manager instead of defending us...he's off by 3 everyday.

 

[DoctorBrown1742]

Do you have an interest in advocating for your fellow workers? Are you skilled at negotiating and building relationships with people despite differences? Cool, level-headed, rational person? If not, I wouldn't do it.

I do have good leadership skills. I also feel like I could gain some experience out of it.

 

[burrheadd]

I wanna be a steward because the one in my center is a spineless coward. He makes deals with the center manager instead of defending us...he's off by 3 everyday.

Hell I'd do it if I could be off at 3

 

[TearsInRain]

I do have good leadership skills. I also feel like I could gain some experience out of it.

if true, why not think about management?

your schooling will mean something there, the work is more interesting, and the promotion potential is theoretically limitless

 

[burrheadd]

if true, why not think about management?

your schooling will mean something there, the work is more interesting, and the promotion potential is theoretically limitless

 

[TearsInRain]

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yeah, i'm high, tell me all about how miserable my life is, i'm all ears lol