The Million Dollar Organizer

Bob Oedy

Description

The Million Dollar Organizer is the ultimate resource for union organizers committed to building more powerful unions.

These are innovative techniques to take back your industry, and leave the competition in the dust. Want to recruit more members than ever before? Want to survive the gauntlet of local union politics? Tired of ineffective techniques taught by academics with zero union organizing experience? Put proven strategies to work for you. Protect your reputation and cement a foundation for a solid union organizing career. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned veteran, this ground-breaking union organizing book will help you leave a legacy that lasts.

You will discover how to win more campaigns, recruit union activists, maximize your time, avoid career-ending mistakes, develop better listening skills, balance work and family, all while building a legacy that lasts.

Sujets

• Santé et bien-être
• Développement personnel
• Employabilité, métiers et formations
• Economics
• Business
• Labor

Informations

• Publié par: eBookIt.com
• Date de parution: 04 juin 2019
• Nombre de lectures: 1
• EAN13: 9781456633219
• Langue: English

Extrait

The
MILLION DOLLAR ORGANIZER ®
365 Tips for Professional Union Organizers
 
by
Bob Oedy
edited by
James Teddy
 
 
Copyright 2019 Bob Oedy,
All rights reserved.
 
 
Published in eBook format by eBookIt.com
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ISBN-13: 978-1-4566-3321-9
Library of Congress Control Number: 2019904277
 
 
No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the author. The only exception is by a reviewer, who may quote short excerpts in a review.
 
Quantity discounts available to unions, professional organizations and companies promoting products or services. For more information, please contact Union Organizer Press, P.O. Box 3771, Winnetka, CA 91396-3771 or email [e-mail]
Disclaimer
Union organizing involves risk. Please be advised that this publication is designed to provide authoritative information on union organizing and communication techniques. This book is sold with the understanding that the author and publisher are not providing legal or other professional services. If expert or legal advice is required, please seek the services of a licensed and competent professional.
The views expressed in this book are those of the author only and do not represent the views of any organization. The information included herein is believed to be accurate. However, should you find any mistakes, please contact us so we can improve this text and consider corrections in future editions. This book should be used as a general guide only; it was created to complement other texts. We urge you to read all of the available material on these subjects. This manual contains information on union organizing that is current up to the printing date. Learn as much as you can about union organizing and tailor the information to your individual, organization or union ’ s needs.
This book is designed to educate and entertain. The publisher and author are not responsible for any damage caused or alleged to be caused either directly or indirectly by the information contained herein. If you decide you cannot agree with this statement, please return the book to the publisher for a full refund.
Thank you.
 
All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in whole or in part or in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by information storage and retrieval systems without prior written consent from the publisher.
 
 
 
To Leslie, Wendsday, Zero, Dylan, Nick, and Max – You Rock!
Acknowledgements
Thank you to my wife Leslie for her encouragement during the writing of this book. Thank you to James Teddy for a fine editing job. To my supporters, readers, and followers I wish to convey my deepest appreciation. In solidarity.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Million Dollar Organizer®
What’s Killing Our Unions?
Where to Start
365 Tips for Professional Union Organizers
1. Commit to Union Organizing as a Career
2. Know Why We Organize
3. Start Your Own Union Organizing Library
4. Master the Organizer Evaluation
5. Join Toastmasters International
6. Know Your Numbers
7. Connect via Social Media
8. Ask for Advice
9. Make a Great First Impression
10. Return Every Call
11. Use Direct Mail
12. Avoid Using Acronyms
13. Teach to Learn
14. Send a Holiday Card
15. Be Prepared
16. Identify Contractors
17. Research Past Campaigns
18. Ask Members for Leads
19. Network with Peers
20. Network with Community Leaders
21. Practice Active Listening
22. Don’t Assume You Know the Issue
23. Know Your State’s Labor Laws
24. Avoid Making Promises
25. Give People Three Solutions
26. Ask for Employee List
27. Ask for Organizational Chart
28. Ask Leaders to Rate Coworker Support
29. Simplify the Process
30. Check Website for List of Customers
31. Acquaint Yourself with the D.O.L. Website
32. Attend Apprenticeship Graduations
33. Check Sample Ballot for Accuracy
34. Ask for Forgiveness Not Permission
35. Avoid Responding to Every Accusation
36. Save All Correspondence
37. Include Retired Members
38. Keep Meetings Brief
39. Identify Leaders Early
40. Translate Literature
41. Seventy Percent for Success
42. Learn about Great Labor Leaders
43. Control Your Emotions
44. Set Big Goals for Yourself
45. Write Down Your Plan
46. Focus on Winning Elections
47. Avoid Gossip
48. Be Trustworthy
49. Be Innovative
50. Study Organizing
51. Know Why Workers Join Unions
52. Know Your Benefits Package
53. Study the Collective Bargaining Agreement
54. Know the State and Federal Minimum Wage
55. Share the Credit
56. Avoid Spiking the Ball
57. Dress to Impress
58. Ditch the Golf Clubs
59. Embrace Chaos
60. Put Your Ego in Check
61. Admit Your Mistakes
62. Encourage Workers to Keep Daily Journals
63. Avoid Using Jargon
64. Write a Letter to the Editor
65. Find Consensus
66. Identify Allies
67. Act on Intuition
68. Enjoy the Journey
69. Learn about Neutrality Agreements
70. Be Teachable
71. Be Reliable
72. Take Pride in Your Work
73. Create Good Luck
74. Think BIGGER
75. Know When to Say “No”
76. Validate Other’s Feelings
77. Believe in Your Ability
78. Talk Past, Present, Future
79. Give People a Chance to Respond
80. Celebrate the Wins
81. Mention Your Clients
82. Action Beats Planning
83. Find Time to Exercise
84. Make Incremental Improvements
85. Put Your Toes in the Sand
86. Throw Your Shoulders Back
87. Define Your Brand
88. Learn from Other’s Mistakes
89. Take a Different Route
90. Listen to Motivational Recordings
91. Find a Partner with Complimentary Talents
92. Print Meeting Agendas
93. Use Action Items
94. Appoint a Secretary to Take Notes
95. Review Business Reports
96. Make a FOIA Request
97. Clear-In with the Local
98. Incorporate the Latest Technology
99. Don’t Be a Potty-Mouth
100. Use Their Name Often
101. Guard Your Reputation
102. Maintain Relationships
103. Stick with Quality Organizing Materials
104. Plan to Leave a Legacy
105. Embrace Transparency
106. Build a Database of Candidates
107. Scrounge for Resources
108. Guard Your Time
109. Don’t Wait for Washington
110. Provide Freebies Like T-Shirts, Hats, Stickers, etc.
111. Practice the Gift of Gab
112. Volunteer in Your Community
113. Take an Annual Vacation
114. Be Persistent
115. Have Email Checked Before Sending
116. Know Your Ideal Candidate
117. Write a Press Release
118. Smile When Making Phone Calls
119. Study Worker Ideology
120. Hold Your Calls
121. Give Them an Out
122. Visualize a Winning Outcome
123. When You Aren’t Sure, Get Back to Them
124. Study Body Language
125. Know Your Competition
126. Practice Presentation Skills
127. Study Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
128. Refocus the Conversation
129. Use Inclusive Words “We” and “Us”
130. Close the Door to Your Office
131. Address Common Objections
132. Learn to Enjoy Mondays
133. Look Beyond Friction
134. Don’t Panic
135. Prioritize Your To-Do List
136. Familiarize Yourself with Union-Busting Videos
137. Prepare for Negotiations
138. Empower Volunteer Organizers
139. Thank Volunteers Publicly
140. Invite Members to Speak to VOC
141. Familiarize Yourself with “Right to Work” Laws
142. Start a Speakers Bureau
143. Ask for Recommendations
144. Ask Workers to Pen Exit Letters to Management
145. Follow Up with a Letter and Business Card
146. Add a Humorous Cartoon
147. Be Resilient
148. Create a Young Workers Group
147. Avoid Burning Bridges
150. Know Your Role
151. Communicate with Your Supervisor
152. Quit Complaining
153. Identify Roadblocks
154. Identify Worker’s Pain
155. Show Up Early
156. Take BIG Risks
157. Take Your Work Home
158. Acknowledge Fear and Self-Doubt
159. Don’t Be a Victim
160. See the Big Picture
161. Avoid Being Bourgeoisie
162. Keep Good Records
163. Be the Go-To Person
164. Know Their Motivations
165. Believe in People
166. Avoid Self-Medicating
167. Conduct a Tour of the Union Training Facility
168. Share a Relevant Article
169. Remember Birthdays
170. Recruit the Best Candidates
171. Review Priorities
172. Practice Good Table Manners
173. Drive an American Car
174. Be a Responsible Consumer
175. Include Rank and File
176. Educate and Inform
177. Know Group Dynamics
178. Know a Few Labor Stats
179. Learn Some Labor Chants
180. Keep Quiet While Picketing
181. Feed Volunteers
182. Use Theatrics
183. Back the Business Manager
184. Leave It Better Than It Was
185. Put Your Heart into It
186. Visit Sick Workers
187. Explore Roads Less Traveled
188. Focus on Their Interests
189. Have a Great Attitude
190. Aspire to Give More
191. Become an Ally
192. Give Generously
193. Be Compassionate
194. Share Inspirational Quotes
195. Concentrate on Healthy Companies
196. Improve Your Vocabulary
197. Champion Education
198. Stand Up for Principles
199. Provide Letters of Recommendation
200. Recognize Genius
201. Advocate for Minority Workers
202. Promote Career Advancement
203. Adhere to Good Business Practices
204. Uncover Corruption
205. Count Maybe’s as No Votes
206. Create a Candidate Feedback Survey
207. Brainstorm for Innovative Ideas
208. Don’t Fear Failure
209. Steeple Your Hands
210. Acknowledge Worker Loyalty
211. Create an Exit Survey
212. Specialize in Your Field of Organizing
213. Do Your Own Market Assessment
214. Up Your Enthusiasm
215. Write Great Headlines
216. Conduct an Industry Seminar
217. Create an Action Board
218. Host a Booth at a Job Fair
219. Provide Candidates with a Study Guide