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Union Steward

Our road service union steward is retiring at the end of the year and he asked me if I want to do the job as I am the only road service guy that attends the meeting on a bi-monthly basis. My only problem is the last time we negotiated out contract I saw the true colors of my fellow road service guys, and they are all talk, no action and really are a bunch of spinless group of guys how said some nasty things towards the union representatives. These guys attend no meeting and try to say they do but I never see them there. Would you guys take the thankless job of a union steward with a group of guys who dont give a hoot about nothing? I am 100% for unions but dont want the headaches of representing these back stabbing individuals.
  • Posted 18 Jan 2011 13:15
  • Discussion started by tomas_s
  • Bahamas, Bahamas, The
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Thought about this today while on the job and I have come to the conclusion of why hang myself out there for others who could care less. Like posted about I am just gonna do my job, keep my nose clean and enjoy family & life.
  • Posted 19 Jan 2011 10:22
  • Reply by tomas_s
  • Bahamas, Bahamas, The
Unless you truly believe you could make a difference and handle the unforeseen issues that will arise - don't jump in the fire, do your job well, keep your nose clean, relax, enjoy family & life.
  • Posted 19 Jan 2011 05:03
  • Reply by johnr_j
  • Georgia, United States
"Have An Exceptional Day!"
Reminds me of the lyrics from the late Gerry Raferty

"Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you."

I always respect Edward T's opinion

But really ask yourself Why Bother.
  • Posted 18 Jan 2011 22:10
  • Reply by Normandy
  • Co. Cork, Ireland
sometimes, in our line of work, the question might be better phrased as "could anyone else do the job better?"
  • Posted 18 Jan 2011 21:40
  • Reply by edward_t
  • South Carolina, United States
"it's not rocket surgery"

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