Resources

FORMING A UNION

FAQs on Organizing Campaigns
What Will My Boss Say? (Spanish version)

Research

Before You Start a Campaign, Questions to Ask (Spanish version)
Who Cares? Stakeholders in Organizations (Spanish version)
Basics on Bargaining Units (Spanish version)
How to Map Out Your Workplace (Spanish version)
SWOT Analysis Tool (Spanish version)
Guidelines for Using SWOT Analysis Tool (Spanish version)

Get a Plan

Write a Campaign Plan (Spanish version)
Template for a 4-Week Campaign Plan
Sample Campaign Plan Outline
Checklist for Turnout to Meetings (Spanish version)

Leadership Matters

Recruit Leaders to the Organizing Committee
Listen Up! Improve One-on-One Listening Skills
Who's the Leader?
Sample Agenda for a One-on-One Organizing Conversation
Leaders That Last: Working with Committees
Sample Committee Meeting Agenda

Message

Tools for Developing a Positive Message
Tips for Effective Communication
Template for Testimonials
How to Choose: Guide to Digital Media
Organize for Power! Neutralize Anti-Union Messages

Assessing Campagins

Creating and Using an Assessment Tool
Strategies for Confronting a Negative Employer Campaign
Checklist for Taking the Campaign Public

Campaign Kick-off

Reach a Majority on Authorization Cards
Sample Agenda for a One-on-One Organizing Conversation

TAKEACTION

Tips for Getting People Involved
How to Pick Issues That Build Power
Start a Petition Drive
Never Be Wrong: Plan and Execute Turnout
Approaches for Working with Community Allies

ELECTION

Organize for Power! Neutralize Anti-Union Messages
Got the List for the Election, Now What?
You've Got an Election Date, Now What?
Election Details: Questions to Ask
Basics on Bargaining Units (Spanish version)
How to File a Petition for Election

LEGAL STUFF

Basics on Bargaining Units (Spanish version)
How to File a Petition for Election
Got the List for the Election, Now What?
Election Details: Questions to Ask
What's a ULP?
Pros and Cons of Filing ULP Charges

First Contract

Build Power to Win a Strong First Contract
Use a Survey to Build the Union

internal organizing

Assess My Local Union
Start an Internal Organizing Campaign
Sample Agenda for a One-on-One Organizing Conversation
Tips for Getting People Involved
How to Pick Issues That Build Power
Start an Issue Campaign

campaign tools

How to Run Great Debriefs
Template for Tracking Debriefs
Sample Organizing Contact Sheet for Visits
Template for a 4-Week Campaign Plan
Sample Campaign Plan Outline
Tool for Developing a Positive Message
How to Map Out Your Workplace (Spanish version)
SWOT Analysis Tool (Spanish version)
Sample Committee Meeting Agenda
Strategic Planning Chart

TEACH OTHERS

Working with New Organizers on Home Visits
Habits and Practices of Effective Teams
Lessons Learned From Team Leads
Delegate to Help People Learn and Grow
Debrief Home Visits: Some Good Questions to Ask
Tips for Using Role Plays
Do's and Don'ts for Giving Feedback
How to Design a Workshop
Icebreaker Ideas
The Five Whys: A Critical Thinking Tool
GRPI Teamwork Model