Talk to a Union Organizer
Reach out to a union organizer to kickstart the process of creating a union in your workplace. You can typically find union organizers through local labor organizations, online resources, or by contacting larger unions relevant to your industry. They are experienced professionals who can provide essential information about your rights as workers and offer valuable advice on building support among your coworkers.
Be Ready For Your Conversation With A Union Organizer.
Identify the right person to talk to
- Visit or call a local union office.
- Reach out to a national union via phone or email.
- Contact labor organizations for guidance.
Prepare your questions
- Before engaging with a union representative, compile a list of questions to clarify how the union can assist you and your coworkers.
- Questions may include inquiries about the union's operations, member benefits, negotiation processes, grievance handling, dues structure, workplace expectations, and the next steps in the unionization process.
Anticipate inquiries
- Expect the union representative to ask for details such as the level of support among employees for organizing, compensation and benefits data, ongoing management-employee conflicts, workplace challenges, the stage of the unionization process, and your objectives for union involvement.
During this time, it’s essential to keep your efforts concealed from management. Otherwise, you run the risk of management’s efforts to bust your unionization.
