A few “DOs” and “DON’Ts” calculated to test the sincerity of we who are the Union:
DOs
- Do study the Constitution.
- Do study the By-Laws.
- Do study the Collective Agreement.
- Do attend as many meetings as possible.
- Do get acquainted with the Steward in your Department.
- Do learn the difference between a legitimate grievance and complaint whether such be frivolous or well founded.
- Do memorize the Order of Business and follow it when attending meetings (and when in doubt, ask guidance of the Chair).
- Do think before we vote!
DON’Ts
- Don’t say “Why doesn’t the Union” instead of “Why don’t we …?”
- Don’t stay away from meetings and gripe about “unwise” decisions afterwards.
- Don’t go “over the head” of our Steward.
- Don’t think that if things are not to our liking there just isn’t anything we as individuals can do about it.
- Don’t believe the Union is not vitally important to us. Next to our home and family, the Union is our most important interest.
- Don’t leave this list at home — carry it at all times.