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 IBEW LOCAL 164 - ORGANIZING
IBEW LOCAL 164 - ORGANIZING
There are many reasons for unionizing. Substandard wages … Unfair treatment … Poor working conditions … Unsafe job practices. You've tried to get your boss to
talk to you about your concerns, but you keep getting put off, or worse - there's a rumor that if you're a "squeaky wheel", you'll soon find yourself on the
unemployment line!
That's where your Local 164 can help. In short, there's only one reason for unionizing - When you join a union, you're not alone anymore! As
a union member, you have a better chance of being heard, because your coming from a position of unity and strength!
But what if you're already a member? You're all set now, right? There's nothing else to do, right? Wrong! The old saying goes "A chain is only
as strong as its weakest link." And we can only stay strong when we continue to bring your brothers and sisters into the Union. That's where we need your help!
Here are some things you can be doing to help make your Local 164 stronger:
1. Identify and communicate with non-organized electricians Show More
This is crucial to our success. Non-organized workers have the same wants, goals and needs as you. They are churchgoers, sports fans, and PTA members. Ask them … "Are you a union member?" ... "Do you know how the Union has benefited me"? ... "Would you like more information about Local 164?" … and then contact us.
Hide Details 2. Salting Show More
Salting nonunion jobs is the most effective method of both identifying and communicating with the unorganized workers. Salting gives the unorganized worker a firsthand exposure to the union worker. They will be sharing work tasks. They will also be sharing information that will give an insight into the individuals and also into the company they are employed by. If you would like to help in a salting campaign, then use the form below to let us know.
Hide Details 3. Housecalling Show More
Did you know we visit the homes of non-organized electricians? It's one of the most effective ways of letting them know more about their brothers and sisters. And the more members that can help with housecalls, the more electricians we can reach … sooner! If you can help with a housecall drive, let us know.
Hide Details 4. Canvassing Show More
Whether its by phone book, by lists of electricians provided by local government agencies, or by reviewing lists of current work permits, there's a variety of ways you can help us identify who's doing electrical work in your area. And by comparing these lists with a list of our known union shops, we can identify those places where non-union electricians could be working. We could always use an extra set of hands going through the lists. Tell us if you're interested in helping out with canvassing activities.
Hide Details 5. Promote Your Union Show More
Attend meetings regularly. Be active! Get involved! Share with others what you've learned at a meeting. The more voices out there, the easier it will be for us all to be heard!
Hide Details 6. Be a Positive Representative of Your Union Show More
All too often we forget to tell people we are union electricians. Why is this important? Most people have formed their opinion of unions by information received from the news media. Since negative media is more marketable, strikes, walk offs and corruption are often the words the average person associated with unions. Unions very often are faceless. The image we convey is going to have a direct effect on how the public perceives us.
Hide Details If you'd like to help, please provide the information below, and one of our organizers will get in touch with your right away.
* Note that items marked with an asterisk (*) are required
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