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.
A pesar de los esfuerzos de la administración Trump para intimidar a los trabajadores inmigrantes, usted sigue teniendo derechos, sea o no sea ciudadano. Descubra secretos poco conocidos sobre los derechos que asisten a los trabajadores inmigrantes y a aquellos no sindicalizados bajo la legislación laboral federal, así como estrategias para defenderse de las cartas de discrepancia de datos, del sistema E-Verify y de las auditorías de los formularios I-9.
Leadership isn't about taking everything on ourselves—it's about developing others to participate, by providing the resources and opportunity. Using the "Learn It, Do It, Teach It" philosophy, this workshop will cover how to get more people involved and expand the capacity of your union.
Most Amazon delivery drivers are employed by third-party subcontractors. In a typical last-mile warehouse, the workforce is divided among several of these small companies, plus some Flex drivers using their personal vehicles and a phone app. How do you organize under these conditions? We'll hear from drivers who are doing it, and strategize how to hold Amazon accountable through collective action.
Share experiences in our local, national and international unions, and with organizations now organizing veterans and military families against fascism and unjustifiable wars and military actions.
Chances are we've all been to a bad meeting, but they don't have to be this way! When run effectively, meetings can help you bring co-workers together to beat the boss. Learn how to make a good agenda and hold a lively yet focused discussion, so people leave fired up with an action plan.
