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WE NEED A SHOP STEWARD WHO IS GOING TO FIGHT TO
WIN AND ENFORCE OUR CONTRACT RIGHTS. A STEWARD
WHO WILL WORK TO IMPROVE CONDITIONS ON THE JOB.
Under the "Equality Rule" Stewards are considered
to be equals with management when they are engaged in representational activities. The NLRA protects "robust debate" giving union Stewards "license to use intemperate, abusive, or insulting language without fear of restraint or penalty if it believes such rhetoric to be an effective means to make a point."
IT IS TIME WE TOOK BACK OUR RIGHTS ON THE FLOOR!!
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The roles of the steward can best be described as that of a negotiator,
leader, educator, communicator, organizer and political activist.
AS
YOUR STEWARD, I WILL STRIVE TO RESOLVE ISSUES QUICKLY.
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No longer can maintaining the status quo serve as an acceptable strategy. In addition to enforcing the contract, your shop stewards' responsibilities and opportunities need to include building solidarity among the members and pride back in their union, along with promoting the cause of justice in the workplace. When members have a problem, they bring it to their shop steward. Some problems are job related; others are not. The steward helps the member and others who may be affected to identify possible solutions and work for necessary changes. To expect a shop steward to accomplish this without the strength and support of the union members would be foolish.
NO MATTER WHO GETS ELECTED, BACK THEM AS YOU WOULD EXPECT THEM TO BACK YOU!!
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