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Why Union Employees Make Better Workers

Why Union Employees Make Better Workers
I recently met a business owner who told me that if his employees want to unionize, he’d feel that he failed them. I pondered the root of that statement. If he were talking strictly about economics and work conditions, I can see why he might feel this way. Employees who want to join a union are...

How Communication Can Empower the Labor Movement

How Communication Can Empower the Labor Movement
Note:  This is part II of my series on how we should address the challenges facing the labor movement today. Read part I focusing on leadership development here. The Changing Landscape of Communication In the last 20 years, the Internet has turned our world upside down. Traditional media...

Twitter for Trade Unions

Twitter for Trade Unions
Is your trade union on Twitter? Are you? If not, you should be. Twitter is a powerful social media tool that keeps you informed as events occur. You can keep up-to-date on your labor union, your industry and any other news or personal interests. Savvy trade unions tweet or post messages about...