A powerful union is urging Chuck Schumer to step aside, as Sen. Chris Van Hollen weighs a challenge and Democrats debate new leadership. Will the party embrace a new generation—and a bolder agenda for working people?
Ive never been in a union, I have organized a few collective bargaining meetings. One was even successful!
I consider myself a solo union, I know that sounds stupid. But, what i mean is, if I make a request, company level, pay, etc. If I am serious about it, my position entering the meeting is that I no longer work there, and practice brutal honesty/radical candor. If I leave with a job, it went my way. If it does not, no big deal, said what needed to be said and they get to stew in it.
Admittedly, this only works well in roles youre pretty integral to a successful team or operation. Much more difficult to do in most roles. That is why unions are so crucial. One cashier not showing up to work for a week is not a big deal. 250,000 cashiers not working for a week is a legit problem for companies. Unions banding together is the ultimate move.
Unions paid my uncle for 2 years when his legs got crushed in a mill accident. Negotiated him back on with a raise in an administrative role when he could not stand and perform the same role.
99% of people are “workers” and we are all pro worker. Unions are the only pro worker entity.
Ive never been in a union, I have organized a few collective bargaining meetings. One was even successful!
I consider myself a solo union, I know that sounds stupid. But, what i mean is, if I make a request, company level, pay, etc. If I am serious about it, my position entering the meeting is that I no longer work there, and practice brutal honesty/radical candor. If I leave with a job, it went my way. If it does not, no big deal, said what needed to be said and they get to stew in it.
Admittedly, this only works well in roles youre pretty integral to a successful team or operation. Much more difficult to do in most roles. That is why unions are so crucial. One cashier not showing up to work for a week is not a big deal. 250,000 cashiers not working for a week is a legit problem for companies. Unions banding together is the ultimate move.
Unions paid my uncle for 2 years when his legs got crushed in a mill accident. Negotiated him back on with a raise in an administrative role when he could not stand and perform the same role.
99% of people are “workers” and we are all pro worker. Unions are the only pro worker entity.
Democracy and Unions just make sense.