Page 15 - UFCW Union Steward Handbook

SOLVING WORKSITE PROBLEMS

How have other stewards mobilized their co-workers to solve
problems?
l “March on the Boss”—organize a group of workers to meet with
management
l Petition—create a unifying petition and get a large number of
workers to sign
l Group grievance—file on behalf of the largest possible number of
workers affected (this may mean filing many individual grievances
simultaneously)
l Stickers or buttons—organize a day when a majority of workers wear
a sticker or button highlighting the problem
l Involve allies—for example, if a certain elected official could
influence management to solve the problem, organize workers to
meet with that person
These are only a few examples. By consulting with other workers
and your union representative, you may come up with other fun and
creative actions.
Being involved in a victory makes members more active! Winning
by organizing is the best way for workers to learn that we really do have
power when we stick together.

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