Your workplace may feel like an unorganized mess, but the truth is you’re not starting from zero. There’s organization there already—though it might have nothing to do with the union. Learn how to map out the existing networks in your workplace, identify the leaders in those networks, and then knit them together into an organizing committee. Based on the popular book Secrets of a Successful Organizer.
Like few other sectors, union construction workers have a culture of speaking up and slowing down work to fight disrespect, dangerous orders, and time theft from the boss. How can we go beyond cussing out the super, to collective action that wins lasting power on the job? This interactive workshop is focused on construction, but open to any kind of worker interested in turning the screws on management.
Stewards are the backbone of the union, defending co-workers when they need it most. We'll review how stewards can use their special rights and protections to most effectively advocate for their co-workers in investigatory interviews—and how to handle supervisors who are trying to put you off or trip you up.
