Rethinking Union Member Communication and Engagement
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by Ken Green
1w ago
For decades, union members have relied upon the timely delivery of critical information from their local chapters. The classic newsletter format carried this water for many years as its layout was succinct enough to convey multiple important topics in an easy-to-digest layout. But much like other news delivery systems, newsletters have had to evolve to keep up with our increasingly digital lifestyles. The post Rethinking Union Member Communication and Engagement appeared first on UnionTrack ..read more
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Music Industry Workers Fight for a Collective Voice
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by Ken Green
2M ago
Music industry workers are often overworked and underpaid and struggle to organize under current labor law, but they have had some recent victories. The post Music Industry Workers Fight for a Collective Voice appeared first on UnionTrack ..read more
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The Labor Movement on College Campuses: Student Workers Forming Unions Nationwide
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by Ken Green
2M ago
Ken GreenCEO & FounderUnionTrack What has been so impactful about the resurgence of the labor movement over the past three years is the diversity of industries that have seen an increase in worker unionization.... The post The Labor Movement on College Campuses: Student Workers Forming Unions Nationwide appeared first on UnionTrack ..read more
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Why Cannabis Industry Workers Struggle to Organize
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by Ken Green
2M ago
Ken GreenCEO & FounderUnionTrack As the cannabis industry grows, so do concerns about the way workers are treated.  “Because cannabis is a new industry, we haven’t effectively regulated these industries as much as they... The post Why Cannabis Industry Workers Struggle to Organize appeared first on UnionTrack ..read more
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Union News Roundup: 3 Federal Government Labor Initiatives Every Union Leader Should Know
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by Ken Green
3M ago
In terms of labor, President Biden’s tenure has been a roller coaster. His administration has hit some highs, like expanding penalties for companies that illegally fire unionizing workers and assigning labor advisors to supervise federal contractors. It’s also had some significant lows, including forcing railroad workers to accept a subpar contract and weakening workers’ right to strike. The post Union News Roundup: 3 Federal Government Labor Initiatives Every Union Leader Should Know appeared first on UnionTrack ..read more
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Dispelling Union Corruption Myths: How Unions Can Change the False Narrative
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by Ken Green
3M ago
Ken GreenCEO & FounderUnionTrack Unfortunately, the words ‘union’ and ‘corruption’ often go hand-in-hand in people’s minds.  It’s no secret that labor has a sordid past. There have been some bad actors who used their... The post Dispelling Union Corruption Myths: How Unions Can Change the False Narrative appeared first on UnionTrack ..read more
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Unions Fight For That: Adequate Healthcare Benefits For All Workers
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by Ken Green
3M ago
Ken GreenCEO & FounderUnionTrack Labor unions have led the fight for many of the benefits workers receive on the job today, such as minimum wage, paid sick leave, overtime pay, and retirement. Of all... The post Unions Fight For That: Adequate Healthcare Benefits For All Workers appeared first on UnionTrack ..read more
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The Role of AI in Union Busting: How Employers Use Artificial Intelligence to Keep Workers From Unionizing
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by Ken Green
4M ago
Unions and workers, beware. Employers have a new tool at their disposal in their union busting campaigns — artificial intelligence. Anti-labor organizations are finding ways to harness the technology to profile, spy on, and retaliate against union sympathizers and workers who attempt to form a union.  The post The Role of AI in Union Busting: How Employers Use Artificial Intelligence to Keep Workers From Unionizing appeared first on UnionTrack ..read more
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Labor News: What the DOL Has Done So Far This Autumn to Support Workers and Unions
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by Ken Green
4M ago
It’s been a busy fall for the DOL in its efforts to support workers and strengthen union power. These four initiatives demonstrate that commitment. The post Labor News: What the DOL Has Done So Far This Autumn to Support Workers and Unions appeared first on UnionTrack ..read more
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Worker Solidarity: Labor Actions Through Summer and Fall of 2023
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by Ken Green
4M ago
Ken GreenCEO & FounderUnionTrack Thousands of workers across the country have taken to the picket lines this summer and early fall to vent their frustrations and demand better from employers. The organizing victories and... The post Worker Solidarity: Labor Actions Through Summer and Fall of 2023 appeared first on UnionTrack ..read more
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