Roy

18 Mar 03 04:06, Roy J. Tellason wrote to Charles Angelich:

 RJT> The "shop steward" where I work is this lady,  a couple of heads 
 RJT> shorter than I am,  and rather rotund.  And posessed of one hell of 
 RJT> a sense of humor,  we have a lot of fun.  She keeps on about how 
 RJT> she's "gonna kick my ass" and points out to whoever is
nearby as to 
 RJT> how I'm shaking,  at which point I mention that it's only because 
 RJT> I'm laughing so hard.  :-) 

Does a "shop steward" have some sort of authority in the hierachy
of the company you work for? Why would she be "kicking your ass"
(other than as a demonstration of union goonism)?

Regards,
David

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