Who can employees contact about possibly starting up a union where they work in the Health Insurance Industry?
Employees in the health insurance industry working for private-sector companies can contact the Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC) for free, confidential guidance, or reach out directly to an established labor union or the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). *
- Please see the many hyperlinks to websites and YouTube videos, which provide an abundance of helpful information on how to get a Union started in your workplace.
Even health insurance corporations can be unionized, although they would have you to believe not. A union is way overdue and much needed in the Health Insurance industry, particularly ones that administrate Medicare Advantage and Medicaid, in behalf of the Federal Government & CMS, using Tax Payer’s hard earned dollars.
Who to Contact
- Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC): Provides free, confidential advice and connects workers with experienced organizers to build a campaign.
- Existing Labor Unions: You can reach out to established unions that represent office, professional, or service workers (such as OPEIU - Office and Professional Employees International Union, or local service-sector and healthcare unions) to ask about affiliation.
- National Labor Relations Board (NLRB): The federal agency that oversees private-sector union elections, protects organizing rights under the National Labor Relations Act, and processes election petitions.
Key Steps to Start the Process
- Talk to Coworkers: Discreetly build support among trusted colleagues to see if a majority share common concerns.
- Form an Organizing Committee: Gather a small, representative group of coworkers from different departments to lead the effort.
- Collect Authorization Cards: Have coworkers sign union-authorization cards or a petition. If at least 30% to 50%+. sign, you can request an election or voluntary recognition.
- File for Recognition or an Election: Ask your employer for voluntary recognition based on a majority card sign-up, or file a petition for a secret-ballot election with the NLRB.
Hyperlink for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
https://www.nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/rights-we-protect/the-law/employees/your-right-to-form-a-union
AFL-CIO Form a Union Hub
https://aflcio.org/what-unions-do
You want to unionize your workplace, start by contacting the Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC).
https://workerorganizing.org/support/
EWOC will follow up within 48 hours to connect you with resources and an organizer who can provide free, confidential advice.
How do I start organizing a union? [1 minute video, EWOC]
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo8fQc3yR1I&pp=0gcJCY8Co7VqN5tD&ra=m
How to Start A Union: Step By Step [12 minute video, More Perfect Union]
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tok00IDVTz4&ra=m
How to Start a Union at Work [short article, EWOC]
https://workerorganizing.org/how-to-start-a-union-at-work/