Union Leadership Characteristics and Skills

Leading a union requires the ability to articulate member issues, inspire action, and remain loyal to members' wishes. True representation and passion are key to achieving longevity in leadership roles.

What is one of the key abilities a union leader must have?

• The ability to ignore member issues

• The ability to articulate member issues

• The ability to act independently of members

• The ability to avoid action

What is not a characteristic of a successful union leader?

• Being loyal to members

• Ignoring members' issues

• Representing members' ideas

• Inspiring members to act

Why is loyalty important for a union leader?

• To ensure personal gain

• To maintain a personal agenda

• To truly represent members' wishes

• To avoid member interaction

What can give a union leader longevity in their role?

• A disregard for members' wishes

• A focus on personal ideas

• A belief in members' knowledge

• A lack of passion

What is necessary for a union leader to have endurance?

• Focus on personal gain

• Passion for the role

• Apathy towards members

• Avoidance of action