TWU, Local 514 Officers and Executive Board members will post and retrieve Shop Steward Election forms in all Shops by January 19, 2017. We will need current Shop numbers as many have changed over the last year.
If a Nomination Form is not posted in your area by January 19, 2017, please contact the Union Office, 918 437-4300.
All forms will be retrieved on January 26, 2014. All Shops requiring elections will be handled by the Election Committee.
Elections will be held :
January 26-31, 2017
Ray Wilson, Vice President
Transport Workers Union of America Local 514
Shop Stewards Duties and Responsabilities
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Know the contract.
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Police the contract.
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Know your people personally and keep abreast of new hires and transfers.
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Enforce safety conditions.
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Serve on committees willingly.
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Create a good impression of the union.
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Support your leadership.
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Never make “side agreements”.
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Do not ask for special privileges.
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Consult higher union authority when in doubt.
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Anticipate and “head off” trouble when possible.
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Don’t carry a “chip” on your shoulder against anyone.
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Handle grievances fairly and intelligently.
ShopSteward Duties And Resposabilities in PDF