We should unionize
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Unionization is an excellent way to make the company less competitive in the long run. Good luck.
So how do we get started! I’m in!
Oh look, Americans discovered the 19th century!
I can't believe he had the audacity to tell us to sleep on it. He's doesn't give a fu-k.
It's great you're doing this on the sly without the management getting wind of it.
This idea is some high grade mental masturbation, and that’s about it.
Let's go!!!!!
Let’s ChatGPT this sh-t:
Forming a union is a structured process that involves organizing workers, building support, and navigating legal requirements. Here’s a quick guide to the key steps:
- Assess Interest & Gather Support
• Talk to trusted coworkers about workplace issues (e.g., wages, benefits, job security, management decisions).
• Gauge whether there’s enough interest in forming a union.
- Connect with a Union Organization (Optional but Recommended)
• You can organize independently, but national unions (e.g., CWA, IWW, SEIU) provide legal resources, negotiation experience, and protection.
• Reach out confidentially to a union rep to discuss options.
- Build an Organizing Committee
• Identify leaders in different departments who can mobilize others.
• Gather contact information for employees and document shared concerns.
• Plan messaging that emphasizes collective bargaining benefits.
- Educate & Organize Quietly
• Avoid management’s radar early on to prevent retaliation.
• Have one-on-one meetings instead of mass announcements.
• Create secure communication channels (Signal, ProtonMail, etc.).
- Sign Authorization Cards
• These show official interest in unionizing.
• You’ll need at least 30% of employees to sign before filing for an election (but aim for 70%+ to ensure victory).
- File for a Union Election (NLRB Process in the U.S.)
• Once enough cards are signed, file a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• The NLRB will verify eligibility and schedule a secret ballot vote.
- Win the Election
• If 50%+1 of voters choose to unionize, your union is officially recognized.
• Management cannot legally retaliate against workers for voting.
- Negotiate a Contract
• Elect representatives to bargain for better wages, benefits, and working conditions.
• Management must negotiate in good faith once the union is certified.
Know Your Rights
• It’s illegal for your employer to fire, threaten, or intimidate you for union organizing.
• Keep records of any retaliation attempts for legal action.
• If management tries to union-bust (e.g., misinformation, forced meetings), document everything and consult a labor lawyer or union rep.
Pro Tip: Act Fast if There’s Momentum
• Once management catches wind, they’ll likely start an anti-union campaign with fear tactics and misinformation.
• Secure majority support before going public to minimize pushback.
If the workplace mood is shifting toward unionizing, this gives you a practical roadmap to get started. Let me know if you need details on any specific step!
about time, this is something that should have happened in 2021
I mean what do we have to lose at this point? Can’t sell the company if they fire all of us