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Joanna Cain, Head of Learning and Organizing Services, discusses the challenges faced in organizing and provides practical strategies for building a stronger, vibrant and active union. Discover resources, unexpected opportunities, and methods to support organizing efforts.
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The challenges we face and the need to organise Joanna Cain Head of Learning and Organising Services
Building and training our activist base Some challenges ... Doing things differently
Talking with members and listening Start with where you are now Remember the goal - a stronger, vibrant, active union … • There are fantastic resources to support organising! Organising - what does this mean we actually do? • Be ready for unexpected opportunities .. .. with more activists Support and encouragereps and contacts • … committed to fighting inequality and injustice • Be methodical!
Resources to support organising • organisingspace.unison.org.uk • learning.unison.org.uk • Activist education and member learning in North West region • Short workshop materials • The experience and enthusiasm of colleagues in UNISON!