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ORGANISING Workplace problems

ORGANISING Workplace problems. 0. Workplace problems are the fuel that drives organising. Many workers get involved because they want to help solve problems and improve conditions. Examples of workplace problems Salaries that are too low Fear of HIV/AIDS

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ORGANISING Workplace problems

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  1. ORGANISING • Workplace problems 0

  2. Workplace problems are the fuel that drives organising. Many workers get involved because they want to help solve problems and improve conditions.

  3. Examples of workplace problems • Salaries that are too low • Fear of HIV/AIDS • No collectively negotiated agreement • Lack of respect and poor morale

  4. Describe what you know about the problems workers are facing. What have the workers done in the past to try to address problems?

  5. Why are workplace problems important?

  6. Why are workplace problems important? • Motivate workers to get involved. • Show that, together, we can make a difference. • The fuel that drives the union. • Win concrete improvements.

  7. Be as specific as possible.

  8. How can we make a problem more widely felt? How can we make a problem more deeply felt? How can we make a problem more “winnable”?

  9. Communicate, educate and find a common cause. Appeal to the workers’ sense of justice and fairness. Break it down into smaller, more “winnable” pieces.

  10. Deeply felt problems are real Examples • HIV/AIDS stigma • Harassment • Workload and stress • Language and cultural conflicts in the workplace • Are these problems difficult to talk about? How can we discuss them more easily? • Are there any solutions? Sometimes giving a voice to the voiceless is the beginning of a solution.

  11. If workers cannot talk openly about their problems… • Use common allies - universities, NGOs, industry groups, organisations of concerned citizens - to take action rather than the union. • Publish anonymous stories of workplace problems. • Distribute at: • The workplace • Sporting or social events • Fairs and markets • Central business or transport locations

  12. If we begin to organise around workplace problems too early, we could face retaliation. • We can risk losing, rather than gaining, momentum. • Even increased discussion among workers about problems can alert the employer. • Spend time learning about the problems so that we will be ready to act when the time is right.

  13. Resolving problems never ends Once we resolve one problem, we look for another that is widely felt, deeply felt and potentially “winnable”.

  14. ACTIVITY: Prioritising problems for organising Aim: To prioritise 1-3 workplace problems. Tasks:Select a facilitator and timekeeper. Prioritise 1-3 workplace problems that are widely felt, deeply felt and potentially “winnable”. Make sure that your problems are stated clearly for both the workers and the public. Prepare to share your ideas with the large group.

  15. Anything else to discuss regarding workplace problems?

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