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DPE webinar: how to organize
The following is from the Department of Professional Employees, AFL-CIO:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 15, 2025) — Are you a professional who is interested in organizing a union in your workplace, but do not know how to talk to your coworkers about forming a union? Join us for a webinar on how professionals can start the process of forming a union by having conversations with their coworkers. This educational webinar will take place on Zoom at 12pm ET/9am PT on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.
During this webinar, attendees will learn some basics about unions as well as hear from a worker who recently organized her workplace. The event will include the following:
- An overview of professionals’ workplace rights
- A run through of the steps to forming a union
- A discussion with a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) member about their experience starting conversations with coworkers
This event is meant to provide attendees with the knowledge they need to start organizing a union in their workplace.
CHECK OUT THE UNION DIFFERENCE in Washington: higher wages, affordable health and dental care, job and retirement security.
FIND OUT HOW TO JOIN TOGETHER with your co-workers to negotiate for better wages, benefits, and a voice at work. Or go ahead and contact a union organizer today!
