How many elections did you win? What was the vote count? How many new members were brought in? What was the percentage of representation cards signed? These are the numbers that will tell you how things are going. Financial leaders on television are always rattling-off numbers. They know exactly what’s going on because they make a study of it. Business measures success by profit. Companies don’t wait until the end of the year to take measurement and neither should unions. Shareholders demand information quarterly. Three months is usually enough time to know if you’re headed toward success or into the weeds. Adopt the mentality that business shares. Change course when needed. Be prepared to report the numbers to members and your supervisor when asked.
Know Why We Organize
Unions are actively seeking additional members and employers to grow their ranks. The labor movement has been
Unions give workers a voice in the workplace. The greater the strength of the union the more influence that workers have for improving conditions throughout the industry. Organizing increases employment opportunities for members and helps fight corporate greed.
