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In reply to the discussion: Why Everyone Should Be in a Union [View all]Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)20. Did my time as a shop steward
and 99% of it is simply answering questions on the contract. Usually by those too lazy to read the thing or who dream up their own versions of it. The advice I would offer would be to read your contract, memorize your contract, understand your contract and don't be bullied by either the employees who think you should fix every one of their (often self inflicted) problems or by management (who I found usually can be a bit creative, but don't stray just too far).
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What about white-collar professional unions: Accountants, Lawyers, Computer Programmers?
reformist2
Sep 2012
#37
You used a union to enact legislation which creates poverty for other workers.
former9thward
Aug 2012
#23