Union stewards are expected to wear many hats. But instead of doing all the work yourself, find ways to spread the work around. That builds union strength—and will pay off in the long run.
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Episode 139 Nurses Uncorked Podcast. Are you disillusioned with your union? Lisa Xu from @labornotes discusses Union reform caucuses. #nurse #podcast #union #reformcaucus #thenurseerica
The best organizing conversations don't start with a script. They start with a real connection.
Our latest podcast episode digs into what makes a good 1:1 -- listening with purpose, drawing out what matters, and moving from frustration to action.
It's a funny, practical guide on how to build trust, ask good questions, and help co-workers realize that what feels personal is often structural. And if the problem is collective, the solution probably is too.
Tune in at the link in bio and in stories up now!
For union members trying to breathe a little life into their local, a newsletter is often the go-to solution. Here's how to make the most of this tool.
Every union-building campaign starts with an issue workers feel in their bones. But a strong issue is only the starting point.
The real organizing secret is learning how to use that issue strategically: choosing the right target, taking action together, and building the confidence to escalate and rack up wins.
Tune in to the latest episode of the Labor Notes Podcast to learn more.
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Discuss turning disappointment into member-led change at our next workshop!
We'll hear from several union sisters in the building trades, including:
-Celina Barron, IBEW LU 11
-Megan Cornish, Retired IBEW LU 77
-Tori "TT" Westman, IBEW LU 46 and CREW
-Abigail Martin Carpenters 32
When: Tuesday, May 5 from 7:30pm to 9pm ET
Where: Online via Zoom
Register at the link in bio and in stories up now.
After just four days on strike, San Francisco educators won their top demands—some of which the district had previously refused even to bargain over.
Labor Notes intern @renecabreraminjares reports.
Our “Secrets of a Successful Organizer” online workshop series usually takes place in three sessions where we focus on different themes: Beating Apathy, Assembling Your Dream Team, and Turning an Issue Into a Campaign.
In this first of a three-part pod series on our “Secrets” training, we’ll focus on the theme of “Beating Apathy,” i.e. Your Co-Workers Actually Care About Making Your Workplace Better!
Labor Notes Organizer Sarah Hughes, who often leads “Secrets” trainings and teaches union members to run them too, joins the pod. Find the full episode on spotify, apple, podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts probably.
The latest episode of the Labor Notes Podcast is for soup lovers, haters, and everyone in between!
Tune in to hear organizing lessons from what we at the Labor Notes Podcast consider classic soup movies, like The Birdcage (1996), American Psycho (2000), and Ratatouille (2007).
Full episode available at the link in bio and in stories up now.
Labor Notes is seeking educators to help facilitate a fun and enriching labor-themed experience for children at the 2026 Labor Notes Conference in Rosemont, IL (June 12 to 14 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare).
The job is approximately 25 to 27 hours of paid work from Friday to Sunday (June 12 to June 14) and involves caring for children ages 4 to 12.
The pay is $30/hour, plus reimbursement for parking. We’re looking for candidates with experience working with children in a professional capacity. Please send your resume and a reference (and any questions) to [email protected] by May 1.
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It’s hard to keep organizing in the long run—and often both confusing and emotionally demanding. If you’re signing up for the long haul, you can help yourself by learning how to stay steady.
Adapted from Ellen David Friedman's new book, Keep Going: A Guide to Organizing When It's Hard. Link in bio.
