Don t make back-room deals. Always present fairly. Not giving an aggrieved member fair treatment makes the union vulnerable to a lawsuit for breach of its fair representation duty and undermines the whole purpose of the union and the very idea of solidarity. Publicizing every victory helps to build a local union and boosts members morale. Organize, organize, organize.
Stewards are the central figures for mobilizing the members.
With each grievance, stewards need to think about how it can be used to increase participation, build the union and create new leaders.