An A.C.T.I.O.N Guide for Union Reps, Stewards & Leaders in the Labor Movement

V. Jesse Smith, J.D.

Aug 2010 · Xlibris Corporation

About this eBook

This book serves as an action guide for the Union Rep, Steward and Union Activist Leader whose hard work, labor and unyielding sacrafices often go un-noticed by the people whom they serve and the Union leadership from whom they get their direction. It is a book of empowerment in dealing with the day to day trials and tribulations within the labor movement. In this book you will be empowered in terms of learning how to: motivate a Steward Council, effectively deal with members who get on your last nerve, understand the psychological mind-set you need when reprsenting members in grievances and arbitration, a detailed analysis of the 7 Steps of Just Cause and its proper application, and much much, more. The A.C.T.I.O.N Guide for Union Reps, Stewards, and Leaders will motivate you, excite you, agitate you, and hopefully move you into action. If this book serves any purpose at all, it is my hope that after reading it, you will view your work not as a job, but a calling--in a movement--for social change!

About the author

V. Jesse Smith was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He is president and founder of a training institute called Heights of Greatness Leadership Institute, based in Los Angeles California.Mr. Smith has been part of the labor movement for more than 10 years. He worked for the Service Employee International Union (SEIU), Local 1199 in New York, and then Local 399 (now United Healthcare Workers-West) in Los Angeles California.Known from coast to coast-New York and California-Mr. Smith holds a Juris Doctorate degree in law from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law, and is a Mediator, receiving his training from Loyola Law School Dispute Resolution Program.He is an ordained Minister, former Palmdale City Council candidate and a Community-Activist to heart.Mr. Smith has given hundreds of lecturers, sermons, speeches and seminars on self-development, social justice and worker empowerment. He has appeared on television, radio (90.7 KPFK) and in the news media speaking and motivating others on contemporary and labor issues.Mr. Smith has been married for 16 years, with two beautiful children. He and his family reside in Palmdale, California.