Louis told us about his specific job and the overall atmosphere at the agency. He talked to us about the kind of clients he serves. It was obvious from his comments that Louis, like so many of our members, sees his work as not just a job but also a mission of providing service. He also faces problems about respect on the job. Louis has a tough assignment, working with people that society largely ignores, and he wants his work to be recognized as having dignity.
House calls provide the backbone of any effective organizing campaign.
Without house calls, we only get a 41-percent win rate. Armed with this statistic and the experience of working with Rachel, I challenge our entire membership, rank and file and leaders alike, to become more vitally invested in the organizing work of their council or local. Although house calls are one step in the process, there are many others. We have started making strides in our ambitious organizing effort, but we need to think and act more boldly if we are to meet our goals. We must devote more of our financial resources to organizing and operate more campaigns.