13 steps toward building participation Stewards and union activists should view every issue at the worksite as a potential to organize their co-workers. When faced with an issue which affects many employees, the key is to build successful group actions to deal with the issue while building solidarity and unity at the worksite. Keep your eye on the goal. The issue is more important than playing politics. Make sure to involve everyone and don't use the groups for personal gain.
Communication is the key.
Find out the problems in your area and ask people for their suggestions on how to solve them. Learn how to listen and incorporate other people's ideas. Provide information and education. People need and want to know what they are working with and how it will affect them. They want to know what can be done.