In times of crisis
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IN TIMES OF CRISIS ORGANISING AND RECRUITING IN THE WORKPLACE
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In times of crisis . Organising and Recruiting in the workplace . Ignoring the crisis is not an Option. Challenges. Defining the crisis: Media in turmoil Loss of employment Outsourcing Emergence of new media . Challenges . Trade Unions in Crisis Impact on union membership - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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IN TIMES OF CRISIS ORGANISING AND RECRUITING IN THE WORKPLACE
IGNORING THE CRISIS IS NOT AN OPTION
CHALLENGES
Defining the crisis: Media in turmoilLoss of employmentOutsourcing Emergence of new media
CHALLENGES
Trade Unions in Crisis Impact on union membership Impact on union activity Change in work patterns
Crisis breeds FearCHALLENGES
Sit Down You're Rocking the Boat
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OPPORTUNITIES
We Can Shout Stop
BUILD SOLIDARITY BREAK THE CYCLE OF ISOLATION EMPOWER THE INDIVIDUAL
OPPORTUNITIES
How Relevant Are We?Women
Young PeopleStudents
What are the issues?Abuse of InternsGender Pay GapExecutive Pay Pensions Ownership Work Practices
RELEVANCE IS KEY
Most people say they were not asked to joinMake recruitment a central plank of union activity Set Targets Monitor progressTailor material Use variety of media
RECRUITMENT
Plan your strategy Engage activists at every levelBuild on achievementsMap workplaces
RECRUITMENT DOES NOT JUST HAPPEN
Do your homework
Back to BasicsContact former membersMonitor departuresMake joining easy Eliminate red tape
National strategy Training for recruitment
THE NUJ EXPERIENCE
