By Andrew Stevens Workers at the Best Western Seven Oaks Inn in Regina have been walking the picket line since December 28. In a show of solidarity, at least a hundred supporters joined the strike on the evening of January 6. Despite the support, however, Seven Oaks is still operational, even though workers and union Continue readingSolidarity with UFCW 1400’s Seven Oaks workers
Stewards
By Jennifer Mathers-Piper Unit Chair, Unifor Local 433 Note from the author I would like to start by stating that my purpose in writing this article is to increase social and cultural awareness among union workplace leaders so they can better communicate, educate and empower members. Please do not view cultural differences as problems that Continue readingNavigating the ins and outs of workplace cultural diversities
by Paul Krehbiel Originally published at Labor Notes Want a stronger union at work? Consider building a stewards council. With only five stewards for 1,700 workers, demoralization was high at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. The union, the old Service Employees (SEIU) Local 660, was very weak there. Many members complained that the Continue readingBuilding a Stewards Council
By Ellen David Friedman Healthy unions should welcome workplace discontent. Stewards can turn discontent into campaigns that build workplace power. Sometimes, though, too much unproductive discontent is floating around. Maybe there’s a culture that supports bitching but no action; maybe there are tensions among co-workers that prevent cooperation. Here’s a look at two cases and what a steward Continue readingWhen Bad Gripes Happen to Good Stewards