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Unions are needed to stand up to the wealthy special interests whose policies undermine public education and the common good.

Building Power

The corporate interests behind Janus v. AFSCME have one goal in mind — silencing the voice of workers and unions. Member engagement is our best defense. Learn more about creating an organizing program in your local.

“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.”

^{Frederick Douglass}

Resources and strategies that help educators and community members plan actions, mobilize supporters, track outreach, and coordinate campaigns to build collective power and achieve change.

Why Should Someone Join Your Union?

One-on-one conversations are the most effective way to share the importance of membership to fellow educators. When members speak about how their local makes a difference in their own work, community, and personal lives, they are an influential force in building power in the union.

Be ready to answer the question, "Why should I join our union?"

It is important to do some strategic thinking around what your local union is about so you can create a set of talking points to use in recruitment conversations. This means you'll need to go beyond generic points and highlight local wins that matter.

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