International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers : Local Lodge 2003: Steve Crumb Army Fleet Support CBA ================================================================================ Steve Crumb on July 16, 2008 12:35pm Here you will find the new Army Fleet Support - IAM&AW Local Lodge 2003 CBA. You can download the PDF file to the right. Updates ================================================================================ Steve Crumb on June 06, 2008 10:35pm This section is UNDERCONSTRUCTION FORWARD ================================================================================ Steve Crumb on April 02, 2008 01:00am One of the most satisfying tasks one can perform in life is represent our members at the job site in the capacity of steward.The steward THE STEWARD’S BIG JOB ================================================================================ Steve Crumb on April 01, 2008 01:00pm Congratulations, Steward! You are the chief architect of the union in your plant, the protector of the union contract, the director of communications between each NEED FOR STEWARDS ================================================================================ Steve Crumb on April 01, 2008 03:00pm The steward system developed to meet the needs of unions as they grew in size and scope. Workers needed someone on the spot to whom TWO MAIN TASKS ================================================================================ Steve Crumb on April 02, 2008 01:00am In general, you have two main jobs first, building a strong union in your workplace and second, grievance handling. BUILDING A STRONG UNION ================================================================================ Steve Crumb on April 01, 2008 11:00am You must have a strong union behind you if you’re going to be able to carry on your job of handling grievances effectively. Your attitude PUT LIFE INTO YOUR CONTRACT ================================================================================ Steve Crumb on April 01, 2008 11:00am Your second main job is handling grievances. Without you and your fellow stewards, the best contract can be a dud. You give it life. You KNOW YOUR CONTRACT ================================================================================ Steve Crumb on April 01, 2008 11:30am Your fellow workers don’t expect you to know everything, and they’ll respect you a lot more if you don’t try to bluff your way out HOW THE STEWARDS CAN HELP BUILD THEIR UNION ================================================================================ Steve Crumb on April 01, 2008 01:00pm The best steward in the world can’t carry the union alone. You may be a whiz on preparing grievances. You may outtalk the supervisor with