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How do I do agitation within a union? (hexbear.net)
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It turns out my position is on track to be unionized. I’m honestly pretty excited about this - not just for the benefits, but for the possibility of doing agitation and doing whatever I can to develop class consciousness.

The only thing is, I don’t know where to even start. Does anyone here know of some good resources for how to agitate and organize within a union structure.

It’s the Teamsters so not exactly a radical group to begin with, and this is doubly so with my immediate co-workers who are in the Local that I will be a part of.

Any help is appreciated.

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[–] aanes_appreciator@hexbear.net 2 points 2 weeks ago

Join the meetings.

Most folks don't, but the ones who get involved are the ones who shape the union ideologically.

If you get the opportunity to become a rep or officer, you are now in a role that provides solidarity to fellow workers and bring up class issues in a way that being "just a colleague" doesn't.