I’ve been a union organizer since 2021. I was the lead organizer for my union. I’ve confronted bosses, stood up to billionaires, organized strikes, planned workplace actions, faced retaliation, and helped grow class consciousness within the working class. We won union recognition in March 2024, and I was illegally fired in December 2024. The case to get my job back is still ongoing. I have stories, knowledge, strategy, and more, so ask me anything!

  • 200ok@lemmy.world
    6·
    23 hours ago

    What advice would you give to other people who might be considering organizing a union?

    • rockSlayer@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOPEnglish
      10·
      22 hours ago

      There’s so much to say, that I genuinely don’t know where to start.

      • it’s ok to be scared. You’re going up against the ruling class. They’ve intentionally made it scary.
      • forming a union is a marathon, not a sprint. Don’t overdo it, and figure out your capacity.
      • there’s room for everyone, and everyone has something valuable to put forward.
      • learn the law. You can’t fight effectively if you don’t know your rights.
      • meet people where they are. You will have conservatives in your workplace. You need to find a way to reach them.
      • organizing is 30% talking, and 70% listening.