What is a shop steward and how to become one

Key steps to become a shop steward

1. Explore shop steward education requirements

   Most common shop steward degrees

   Bachelor's

   34.2 %

   High School Diploma

   28.4 %

   Associate

   16.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific shop steward skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Safety Standards	45.71%
   Disciplinary Actions	6.24%
   Grievance Process	5.77%
   Payroll	4.23%
   Contract Negotiations	3.97%

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3. Complete relevant shop steward training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New shop stewards learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a shop steward based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real shop steward resumes.

4. Research shop steward duties and responsibilities

   • Manage all aspects of busy office including data entry, filing, payroll, taxes, answering phones and ordering supplies.
   • Represent union employees and mediate with management.
   • lead carpenter and layout man on various projects throughout Westchester and NYC.
   • Work as steward keeping a weekly payroll report for wages and fringe benefits.

5. Apply for shop steward jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a shop steward job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams