Hold a meeting of employees during breaks or at mealtime to discuss the grievance. Distribute leaflets about the grievance during breaks or before or after work. Circulate a petition in support of the grievance. Pick a day for everyone to wear the same color, arm band or ribbon. Wear T-shirts, pins or stickers with a slogan supporting the grievance.
Members have a sense of power as a group when they share in the decisions and the victories.
It also educates members about the dispute or issue and allows the union to take on and solve more problems because more people are involved and available to help. Organizing around issues and grievances builds our union into a force of many as opposed to a service organization of just a few leaders. Increasing participation by members You may find that your co-workers are reluctant to participate in a job action on campus. Listen to their reasons and fears and reassure them. Get the most supportive members to make their own support known before talking to more reluctant members.