SYSTEMS FOR MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AND MAINTENANCE ARE IN PLACE

• A member of the e-board is assigned to stay on top of membership and coordinate with stewards and other union leaders to conduct outreach to non- members and new employees.
• You have an updated roster of workers and are prepared to track membership status and contact information.
• Membership reports are made at local union meetings.
• The local constitution includes language around length of time you must be a member to run for office, vote in elections or on the contract.
• You have membership cards for sign up and other materials ready for distribution to new members.
• You have information on the history of the local and your achievements to share.
• Materials are translated into all spoken languages.

NEW EMPLOYEE OUTREACH PLAN

• Your contract has language that allows for union access to new employee orientations.
• Leaders are prepared to speak at those orientations.
• A standard introduction to the union is ready for presentation.
• The local has copies of membership cards, the local constitution and contracts for distribution.
• A follow up plan to collect membership cards in place.
• Stewards are informed of and prepared to greet new hires.

NON-MEMBER OUTREACH PLAN

• Non members are asked to join and given membership cards on a regular basis.
• Organizing around grievances and the contract always includes membership recruitment.
• The local regularly publicizes grievances you’ve won and improvements achieved. These victories are possible because of union members.
• The local has a culture of no-freeloading.