Shop Stewards

It is the shop steward's job to represent the members in the shop. Stewards are the leaders of action on the shop floor, and they are also the conduit of information to and from the union. Stewards are the eyes and ears of the union in the shop.

Sometimes being a steward can seem like a thankless job—the boss is on your case, and you can never satisfy every single member, and meanwhile, you still have your job to do. It's a tough job, but there is no more important job in the entire union.