What finally tipped the scales in favor of the workers?
Im a relatively new shop steward, and I’m making some moves, filing grievances and not taking management’s rage bait despite the stonewalling and gaslighting they’re throwing at me. I am frustratingly tenacious, but it’s starting to feel like they’re trying to break me. I tell myself, “don’t let up now, cracks are forming”, but I sometimes doubt if it’s true.
I’ve consistently been a top performer in my workplace, earned tons of praise from immediate managers, and am well liked across many departments. That being said, I can feel the subtle retaliation. Holding up funding for projects I’m involved with, trying to take away my influence, etc.
In practice, how does a steward leverage their influence and position to enact real change? What have you seen that tipped the scales in favor of workers pitted against a toxic public sector environment that protects corruption?