Resources for Members

So, you’ve joined your labor union. Now what?

It’s time to organize and mobilize! Now is the time to start learning about issues in your department, talking to your colleagues about their experiences, and to ask folks to join our union. Below are some resources that can help you get started.

Talking Points

Not sure what to say in a conversation with a colleague? Use our Talking Points document to help you explain:

• Who/what our union is
• Who our union represents
• What our union does
• Why its important to join

Overcoming Objections

Are you running into the same objections in your organizing conversations, like "I can't afford dues" or "why do we even need a union"? Use our Overcoming Objections sheet for a list of common objections and how you can respond effectively.

Labor Notes' Secrets of a Successful Organizer Handouts

Labor Notes is a network of rank-and-file members and labor organizers who provide trainings, resources, and more to labor unions and members across the country. Below are printable handouts from their book, Secrets of a Successful Organizer, available in both English and Spanish.