Here’s something they don’t tell you about Union leadership: you become a politician when you sign on.
I’m not much of a public speaker (I know, what a surprise), and in fact I hate public speaking. But I’ve taken classes on the subject and have learned how to give speeches and sound convincing.
We’re going to ignore the fact that I wax exposition every RPG session. That doesn’t count.
Today was a full day of being Chief Steward. After setting up my mail route to be carried by others, I went into my little office, set up my desk, and spent the next several hours on the phone, writing emails, and holding 1-4 people meetings, including talking to staff members for State Representatives.
I have, basically, been a politician all day.
Ain’t a fan, but it’s what’s needed for this area.
I’m more exhausted from today than I’ve been from being out on the mail route. I think I’ll take it easy for the evening and try to write a little before I pass out at this desk.
Narrator: He will, in fact, be asleep in his chair maybe 20 minutes after putting his children in their beds.
Here’s hoping! Stay safe out there, folks!
-JB Swift
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