STEWARD TRAINING - SPFPA
The steward must take the leadership role in his/her department. He/She must set an example for other workers to follow. The steward must make decisions which uphold the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and the union constitution and bylaws. Listed below are the things the steward should do and know to fulfill the role of leader and suggestion as to how to do them:

 
The Steward as a Leader

___________________________________________________________

What you do:                                 What you need to know:
___________________________________________________________
 
Work for the group welfare           Long-range aims of the UNION              ___________________________________________________________   
Fight for what is right                   The consequences of your actions
___________________________________________________________

Act promptly and decisively          Actions speak louder than words                    
___________________________________________________________

Establish friendly relations           The other person also has a point         ___________________________________________________________

Hold no grudges                          You can't win them all     
__________________________________________________________

Discourage factional bickering       Why people disagree                   
__________________________________________________________

Lead instead of drive                    Adults respond to sound reasoning
__________________________________________________________   
 
   
How You go about it

1.  Know the facts, write them down, and talk them over.
2.  Keep the people who are being affected informed on the course of     
    action.

3.  Give credit where credit is due.
4.  Ask for advice and help. You can't know everything.
5.  Keep your word and deal fairly and impartially.


STEWARD TRAINING HOME PAGE