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¡Inscribase al final de esta página! ¿Está interesada en organizar sus compañeros de trabajo? ¿Quiere solucionar problemas que ve a su alrededor? Tal vez a usted o a un compañero de trabajo le ha ocurrido algo injusto y quiere hacer algo al respecto? Para nosotros, eso significa organizarse. »
Across the labor movement, employers have forced tiers into union contracts. By denying newer hires equal pay, job security and access to the benefits other workers enjoy, bosses not only save money but also create a divided workforce. But recent heroic struggles by IBEW and UAW members have disproved the conventional wisdom about the supposed intractability of tiers once they're in a contract—and they've shown how tiers can actually be defeated. »
This workshop is intended for stewards and elected officers who work closely with stewards. Please register only if this applies to you. Chances are that we've all been to a bad meeting. One person talked the whole time, the meeting ran way too long, people left with no clearer sense of what to do about their workplace problems, and so on. But meetings don't have to be this way. Meetings can be a way for shop stewards to bring their co-workers together to build strength in their fight against the boss—when they're run effectively. »
With our public sector unions under state-led attacks, how do we get our co-workers in action to win strong union majorities? For almost two decades, Republican-led states have increasingly passed laws that require state and municipal public sector unions to re-certify their bargaining units every year. The most infamous of these laws was Act 10 in Wisconsin, which passed in 2010 despite significant union and public opposition. Every year, state legislatures around the country attempt to roll back public sector unionization by implementing similar legislation. »
A Troublemakers School is an incredible space for networking, building solidarity, and sharing successes, strategy, and inspiration. We’re excited to bring together union members, labor activists, and local officers in DMV area who are fighting creatively and building solidarity against union-busting bosses and politicians. Both new and seasoned activists can build their skills through practical workshops, and hear from workers on the front lines of recent struggles. »
What's the secret to winning a strong contract? Hint: You won't find it at the negotiations table! Save the date for a two-part workshop from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern on Mondays, December 7 & 14, on how to build a successful contract campaign and harness the power of the rank-and-file membership to win the strongest possible contract. Registration fee $15 - Regular registration »
En español a continuación. A Troublemakers School is a great space for networking with fellow labor activists, building solidarity, and sharing successes, strategy, and inspiration. We’re excited to bring together Florida union members and worker center activists who are fighting creatively and building solidarity against union-busting bosses and politicians. Both new and seasoned activists can build their skills through practical workshops, and hear from workers on the front lines of recent struggles. »