The Shop Steward
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- Qualities of a good shop steward
- Good question Jerry
- Mel , are there special qualities a shop steward needs to have
- Qualities of a good shop steward continued..
- I thought u were exaggerating!! Shu - high standards
- High standards for good reason - these staff members are paying for a service
- The communication flow
- Always remember it's the communication flow is important
- yes - i know people business communication is key
- Be an effective communicatorBe able to make independent, objective judgements to reach rapid decisionsBe committed, diligent and fair minded
- Right to disclosure of Information - Majority Union or unions
- Jerry, now comes the interesting part - information disclosure - fun!!
- Was wondering when we're getting to the docs part...
- Have the respect and trust of the union, fellow employees and managementBe knowledgeable in union, employee and management affairs
- Right to disclosure of info continued....
- Hey Mel please hand me a soda before we continue
- yeah still a few pointers to go through - i need one too
- The communication flow is as follows:Union Branch Shop StewardManagement Union members
- copies of docs made and kept safely
- Just incase you forgot where the copies are made - kidding
- yeah just as well - became so sue to paperless
- Section 16 of the LRA provides that a majority union and shop stewards of that union are entitled to any information , which the union may require in order to consult or bargain effectively with the employer or which the shop steward requires to do their work well.
- They can demand all relevant information Information which includes wage negotiations, retrenchments, disciplinary case, promotion criteria, etc
- Including copies of documents, which they require to carry out their functions in the workplace
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