I don’t recall the year but it was when AFGE became our

Union. I have been a Shop Steward now for 6 years in MLI, Downstate Rep. for 2 years, and Currently Serving the Downstate of Illinois as Chief Steward for the Local. What is it about the Union that brought me to serve in my current position is the ability to represent the entire downstate of the Illinois hub. Giving the members a voice, and communications link to the leadership of our Local. Mostly; to help protect the Downstate membership from unjust punishments with the knowledge gained from a direct link to AFGE and our Local. I expect to get from being a member of the Union are protections from unjust actions from TSA Management. I expect leadership, support, empathy from the Union. I am in the hopes that the Union will be in my corner when needed to be able to provide me with help and guidance in my time of need.

My name is Jim Graziano from ORD. I became a union steward because I believe in the power of collective action to address workplace concerns effectively. My passion for fairness and workers' rights drives me to advocate for my colleagues and ensure they are treated equitably. My personal experiences and observations of workplace issues further motivated me to take on this role and work towards positive change. Serving as a union steward allows me to make a tangible difference in the lives of my coworkers and contribute to a more equitable and harmonious work environment.

Three years as TSO and 1 1/2 years as steward. I’ve always been pro union. I wanted to educate myself about the AFGE union so that I could help my coworkers. I expect to have a better understanding about the union and how it works. I want to be able to help my coworkers when they’re in need of assistance and advice.

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Union Steward at ORD

I am currently a steward at (MWA). I have been an active steward with the local for  3 1/2 years. I became a shop steward so we would have local representation at our airport and I like to assist BUE’s to address issues and concerns.

I’ve been apart of the union for over 3 years and serving as a steward for about a year. I decided to join the union to protect myself and my rights as a DHS employee, which in return I am able to assist my fellow officers in protecting theirs’ as well. I expect to learn more about the agency and provide the knowledge that I have to enhance the presence of the union.

I am a Union Steward at ORD for 11 years. I'm  a baggage TSO who became a Steward because I like to help people to ensure every person is treated fairly. 

My name is Piotr Chhmura and I work at ORD.

I joined the Union and became a Steward to make a difference and to make the workplace a better place to work.

Union Steward at Midway Airport

My name is Amy Rosio and I'm from Rhinelander ( RHI) . Rhinelander is the most northern Airport in Wisconsin.

I became a union steward because here Management like making their own rules and Union members deserve to be heard.

My name is Ruben Tellado .I’ve been a TSO at ORD for over 20 years. I decided to use my vast experience to become a union steward and assist my colleagues in work related matters. 

My name is Gino Gerbasi and I am the Steward at Appleton International Airport. I became a Steward because I wanted to help my co-workers understand the importance of being a Union member and because I want to help protect worker rights.

My name is Tony Limani . I am currently located at Bloomington Airport (BMI) .Having the union in my corner made a big difference for me and got me the results I wanted. Since I have already experienced the benefits of the union I want to be the person going forward to do the same for others.

My name is Carla Fincher and I’m from (DEC) Airport. Considering we originally had no union members at my airport, I thought  I could assist them by becoming a steward. I know in this position I can help others at my airport if needed.

My name is Marla Dishinger and I am ORD. I became a steward after I needed the union to help me out with a situation. I saw how important it was to have the knowledge and support of a representative. I want to be able to help those who need this support.