CABL Forum - Re: a lil info

From what Ive heard union organizing methods differ. Things like how anti-union is the employer and how strong the potential bargaining unit is are key factors.

Sometimes it is wise to keep organizing efforts quiet as long as possible. Organizing efforts usually start with just 2 or 3 workers. Keeping things quiet until the 2 or 3 gains more support is sometimes needed.

Sometimes it is best to out yourself as a union supporter. Its best to come out during a company meeting in front of everyone, employees and managers. That way everybody sees and identifys you as a union supporter. As stated earlier, this way they cant say they didnt know.

The union you choose to represent you should be choosen carefully. All unions have strong and not so strong locals. The best advice would probably to call 3 or 4 different locals and see which one you think will help you get the things you want done. What you must understand is that the union can not fight your battles for you. You can not expect to sit back and do nothing. The involvment of you and your co-workers is a must for you to have a chance to succeed. Which may be why some unions, like the IBEW, will only pursue a campaign if they get 60% of the workers support. Although it only takes 51% to win an election.

CWA has made organizing a top priority. They have gained 16,000 members in the past year from Cingular alone. Teamsters and SEIU are also very commited to organizing. Any of these would be worth checking into.

Good luck..

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Re: a lil info