The Smokescreen Around Democracy and Power Chapter 2. More than a good set of bylaws, democracy means a special relationship between leaders and members. The Culture of a Reform Movement Chapter 3. Keys to Democracy Democracy means women and people of color know the union works for their particular interests as well as the concerns they share with others. A look at motivations shows how member control inspires involvement.
Meetings can help, or hurt, democratic functioning.
Show How Rank and File Power Works Chapter 5. Organizing Comes First Chapter 6. New Officers' Checklist Chapter 7. When we look at external solutions for abuses, we see it's still up the rank and file to keep their union on track. International Conventions and Elections Democracy at the national or international level means organizing to affect convention decisions and choice of top officers.