"These kids don't want to work any more!" "These boomers ruined it all for us!" Generational divides are played up in the media, and show up at our workplaces and in our unions. This session will explore what's behind generational conflict at work, and share strategies for building unity.
Are you a blue-collar worker toiling in a factory building stuff? Share strategies and learn from other workers in the manufacturing sector about how they've won stronger contracts and transformed their unions.
Unions can’t expect workers in our shops to line up for a membership card or get active in the union—we need to go out and engage them. Hear from organizers who have taken on the challenge.
Women and gender-nonconforming workers face a host of additional challenges on the job—not just from the boss, but also sometimes from co-workers and union officials, particularly in male-dominated jobs. Join us for solution-oriented conversations about being the “only” on a job site, sexual harassment, pregnancy and childcare, gender discrimination, the importance of mentoring networks, and solidarity on the job. Transgender and nonbinary workers are welcome.
