Steve Porter
Summary
Hardworking and results-driven Union Leader with extensive experience at General Dynamics Land Systems and UAW Local 412. Proven expertise in collective bargaining and grievance resolution, fostering strong relationships while mentoring fellow union representatives. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, maintaining a secret clearance, and driving positive outcomes in union negotiations and workforce efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Vice President Local 412(Amalgamated)
UAW Local 412
06.2022 - Current
- Servicing Representative at the Local level for General Dynamics Land systems.
- Servicing Representative for multiple Public Sector Units
- Negotiated contracts in the public sector securing favorable terms while maintaining strong working relationships.
- Mentored public sector UAW representatives while maintaining positive career growth.
- Collaborated with the Local 412 executive board to review financial data to identify cost savings.
- Represented Local 412 at multiple conferences and training seminars.
Prototype Engineering Driver Mechanic
General Dynamics Land Systems
12.2002 - Current
- Maintain and repair Stryker and Abrams family of vehicles.
- Participated in multiple prototype vehicle builds.
- Worked outside job classification as a Field Engineering Representative.
- Directed workforce, maintained schedules and attended meetings for multiple Live Fire programs as a Field Engineering Representative.
- Traveled frequently to repair, maintain and test prototype engineering vehicles.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while repairing, loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge on multiple vehicle platforms.
- Work with the engineering team to promote efficient vehicle build and design.
Local 412 Unit 27 Chairman
General Dynamics Land Systems
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained a professional relationship with management and human resources while enforcing the UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Collaborated with the Union Steward to facilitate the needs of the Union membership.
- Enforced the Collective Bargaining Agreement through use of the Grievance Procedure.
- Planned and oversaw meetings to ensure Union work remained within Unit 27.
- Attended meetings to ensure Union members received proper training to facilitate an efficient workforce.
- Collaborated with the Human Resources Department to resolve member issues.
- Maintained impartiality and objectivity during all meetings to fairly represent Union members while enforcing the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Attended Joint Aerospace, Bus, Engine and Truck/General Dynamics Council Meeting as a delegate.
Local 412 Unit 27 Steward
General Dynamics Land Systems
05.2018 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with the Union Chairman to enforce the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Enforced the Collective Bargaining Agreement using the Grievance Procedure.
- Maintained overtime and trip spreadsheets on a weekly basis per the Unit 27 contract.
- Maintained professional relationships with unit members to resolve conflicts.
- Planned and attended weekly meetings with management to discuss membership concerns and facilitate a productive work environment.
- Represented Local 412 unit at multiple conferences and training seminars.
- Attended Joint Aerospace Bus, Engine and Truck/General Dynamics Council Meeting as a delegate.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Orion High School
Lake Orion, MI06-1990
Skills
- Collective bargaining
- Grievance resolution
- Employee mentoring
- Conflict resolution
- Proficient in Word, Excel and Powerpoint operation
- Maintain a secret clearance
Affiliations
- United States Army Veteran
Timeline
2nd Vice President Local 412(Amalgamated)
UAW Local 412
06.2022 - Current
Local 412 Unit 27 Chairman
General Dynamics Land Systems
11.2021 - 06.2022
Local 412 Unit 27 Steward
General Dynamics Land Systems
05.2018 - 11.2021
Prototype Engineering Driver Mechanic
General Dynamics Land Systems
12.2002 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lake Orion High School
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