There are many ways for us to be involved as union members. Together we can create a better future for all workers Unions can provide students with information about work and the role of unions Union members can provide information about work and the role of unions to students in the classroom. Union members can assist in setting up field trips so students can observe how the work gets done. Guest speakers from your union can describe their work, the skills needed for the job, and how best to prepare for a successful work life. Unions can help students explore work options Training students to be skilled workers involves preparing them for what to expect in the world of work.
Students can explore different jobs by visiting union members outside of school.
Interviewing gives students the opportunity to ask union workers about their jobs, what it means to be a union member and how to find good jobs with good wages, benefits and working conditions. Having a shadow. Job shadowing gives students the opportunity to follow workers through their daily routines. Being a mentor. Mentors are union members who will meet with individual students several times throughout a school year to provide the support and encouragement they need to find and keep good jobs when they finish school.