The duties of the shop steward are as follow:Recruiting new membersObtain Mandate from members before and during negotiations
The list goes on as they are very important for them to attend workers needs
... Also need some information on how to handling negativity and disadvantages
All these duties are going to take most of my time however I'm ready for the challenge
Thank you for your kindness, I'm up for the challenge
This step you are taking its very challenging and you need to be strong and always find a positive in a negative situations
When a manager is aware of the risk of losing a contract due to union action he/she may become nervous and over react towards shop stewards
The duties of the shop steward in the workplace
Such managers then tend to see shop steward as enemies and plot to get even with or get rid of the shop steward
Duties continues :Assisting with the organisation of ballot such as striveEnsure that management adhere to wageOrganising and attending union meeting at plant level and branch level
Did iI tell that I am helping a co- worker of mine who is really interested on being a shop steward. what advise would you give her and focus on the disadvantage
Making enemies amongst Management and employees
The disadvantage of being a shop steward
Being called a failure after losing a employee case.Becoming a scapegoat when negotiations fails
Managers may see shop steward as invaded tying to ruin or take control of the business
As a shop steward , you need to understand that you are not going to win every case you get