Effective Local Unions

Putting Out a Local Newsletter

Keeping the members informed is one of the basic elements necessary for building and maintaining strong and effective local unions — and a local newsletter can play an important role in helping build good communication.

Dealing with the Media

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Getting Free-Riders to Push

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When you talk with "free riders" keep in mind what UE members have won in your workplace—everything from better wages and working conditions to dignity and a voice on the job.
Write out the progress UE has made — it should make a good leaflet for new members and non-members.

Talking Union

Welcoming New Employees Into the Union

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Attitudes about the union are often formed during the first year on the job ...
Information about the union and the contract; the grievance procedure; and, the effectiveness of stewards play a major role in forming and maintaining membership involvement from day one.

Other key factors influencing employee attitudes about the union are:

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