Originally Posted by
alfaromeo
I know you didn't ask, but if you want some unsolicited advice, I would recommend that you find out what committee work needs to be done. I would ask about R+I, scheduling, DPN, or Contract admin and get into the office a little. Meet the people running the administration, get to know the MEC reps, learn a little about the organization. After a while, you can even help shape the decisions that are made.
I think you will find that it is easier to run when your name has been out there for a while. Also, you will probably be a much more effective rep by learning from the ground up, rather than starting off as an LEC rep.
I am sure that the newly elected reps appreciate your reaction to the election, lesser people would go off and sulk or lash out. Please don't give up.
Thank you for the suggestion, but I am one of maybe 50 guys of C44 that is actually on a committee in some capacity. I do agree that more work is better, and will probably be volunteering my time to Strategic Planning, and Contract Admin. Those are the two areas I would more than likely be best suited for. I have also offered my services in any capacity to the new reps.
Just FYI, I actually asked about doing more committee work prior to running and a few of the new reps strongly urged me to run and then do committee work as a back up.
There is no point in lashing out. As the top vote getter put it, we all want the same things, it is just the means of obtaining those goals that may slightly differ. I have a great report with three of the four new reps and will make it my goal to have the same with the fourth. They are all stand up individuals, and it is my sincere hope that they listen to input as other would have.
I am hopeful for C44's future as you should be!