Union organizing requires certain skills, long hours and time away from home. It can be exhausting work but it’s also incredibly satisfying. Is it worth the sacrifice? Ask yourself these questions to find out……… » Read more…
3 Phone Call Exercises For Union Organizers Who Want To Build Instant Rapport
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to tell if a person is excited to speak with you on the phone? Even without the benefit of body language 9 out of 10 times you can tell if the person on the other end is smiling or not. Now you can use that knowledge for your own benefit when speaking with contractors and candidates on the phone. » Read more…
Top 5 Reasons for Organizing
Have you ever wondered, “Why do we organize?” It’s a good question. Here are 5 reasons for organizing the construction industry and why you need to get involved today. » Read more…
9 Ways To Ensure Your Success In The Construction Industry
Here are some quick tips to help you stay ahead of the competition and make sure you are performing at your peak. Practice these simple steps to stay informed, be better equipped, work safer and prosper in the construction industry in the coming years. » Read more…
Organizing Quiz: Are You Following Up With Candidates?
It’s easy to get distracted as an organizer. Every day brings more fires to put out so to speak. We get pushed and pulled in different directions and this creates the possibility for a candidate to fall through the cracks. Are you doing enough to follow up with candidates? » Read more…
3 Diabolical Lies Told To Workers
The following are lies used to fool workers. They are so pervasive and repeated so often by business interests and politicians that many people have accepted them as facts. Knowledge is the best defense. Become familiar with these falsehoods so you can avoid becoming a victim and counter their attacks. » Read more…
Believe It Or Not You Are One Phone Call Away From Signing A Major Contractor
There are major contractors in your area that are literally waiting for you to call. They have been meaning to get in touch with your organization but have either been too busy or too hesitant to make contact. They may have already made the decision to join. Don’t believe it? Here’s why.
5 Books for Union Organizers
Some have argued that organizers are not big readers. That’s probably because of the lack of material on the subject. Here are my top 5 books for union organizers with my own of course. Reading these will give you a broader sense of Labor’s struggles while providing some needed tools to help you organize better. Perhaps this list will help reveal titles you have not yet read and encourage you to continue your search.
Ten Mistakes Union Organizers Make
Year after year union organizers make mistakes that cause their careers to end abruptly. Others lose attitude and the slow progression of negativity takes its toll over time. Some of the best organizers burn-out from the workload and return to the tools taking their organizing skills and training with them. How can you avoid making these tragic mistakes and assure you will have a successful career as a union organizer? » Read more…
10 Tips for Staying Employed in the Construction Industry
Ever wonder why some in construction, manage to work year-round while others seem to bounce from contractor to contractor? “What’s their secret”, you might ask? Are they just lucky? Perhaps, but there are some things you can do to even the odds. » Read more…
