One-on-one conversations are essential for bringing people into a campaign, but then what? General meetings are rarely an engaging place to bring new recruits. Instead, one-on-ones can lead to small group discussions at the worksite, building a culture of debate and decision-making that leads to sustainable commitment. Learn how it's done.
When the boss cries poor, do we take them at their word? Hear how people have gotten creative, helped their co-workers overcome hopelessness, and won better deals, in the public and private sectors.
New technology and software can threaten your job security, working conditions, and union strength. How can you identify your power before management implements its plans? From robots to A.I. “spyware” to GPS, we'll explore how to prepare and organize co-workers to bargain and take action over tech changes, including using the "continuous bargaining" approach. We'll consider an example from longshore workers who fought the use of automated equipment, RFID, and logistics software.
