What is the process of becoming a steward?

BigUnionGuy

Got the T-Shirt
Been driving for 7 years now and I'd like to step up to the plate.


You have passed the first test.

Subjecting yourself.... to a chosen path of ridicule and negativity.


Seriously;

Contact your BA and start going to your Locals' monthly meetings.

Local's (depending on their bylaws) stewards are either appointed or elected.


Expressing a desire to your BA, is a foot in the door.

Going to the monthly meetings is an invaluable tool, for networking with others.


If you've been driving for 7 years and don't know the process of becoming a steward, then maybe you should forget about it.


I understand the sentiment, but that's a little harsh.

Some of the best Stewards I know, didn't come "right out of the gate".


It's funny, how the company's treatment of them (and others) can motivate someone.


You don't have to be a steward to go to bat for your co-workers.


Support them.... ?

Absolutely.

But, the company has no obligation to "recognize" anything beyond that.



Don't forget #1 poster on brown cafe....


The word you were looking for was poseur ??

*Sometimes, a cheap shot can be more accurate than you think* :biggrin:



-Bug-
 

UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)

Well-Known Member
Thank God for that.

You are more on point than you may think.

As a steward I would not automatically take the member's version of events as gospel but would instead investigate what actually happened and how the contract would (or would not) be applied.

I would weed out any frivolous grievances.

I would work with management whenever possible but would not be hesitant to put pen to paper when needed.
 

10 point

Well-Known Member
You are more on point than you may think.

As a steward I would not automatically take the member's version of events as gospel but would instead investigate what actually happened and how the contract would (or would not) be applied.

I would weed out any frivolous grievances.

I would work with management whenever possible but would not be hesitant to put pen to paper when needed.
That's what all good stewards already do. No revelation there.

But your attitude about the union as a whole (as shown in your posting on here)
says differently. There's enough lying and divisiveness going on in management without adding a wishy washy steward into the mix.

Sincerely,
Joe Union
aka overpaid worker, etc, etc, etc.
 

UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)

Well-Known Member
We had a driver receive a (well deserved) warning letter for a late EAM. Without going in to detail, the driver knew that he had the EAM and took his sweet ass time getting out of the building. He also had to stop for fuel as he didn't bother doing that as part of his post trip. The steward, rather than set him straight, did all that he could to make it seem like it was the company's fault. I took a more direct approach, which wasn't well received.
 

BigUnionGuy

Got the T-Shirt
We had a driver receive a (well deserved) warning letter for a late EAM.


In your opinion ?


Without going in to detail, the driver knew that he had the EAM and took his sweet ass time getting out of the building. He also had to stop for fuel as he didn't bother doing that as part of his post trip.


That seems like a lot of "perceived" detail.


The steward, rather than set him straight, did all that he could to make it seem like it was the company's fault.


Not enough detail.


I took a more direct approach, which wasn't well received.


Maybe your "opinions", aren't welcome.

You're just another driver.... not a representative of UPS, or the Union.


You dig holes, and then hand out shovels. Maybe with the best of intentions.



-Bug-
 
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