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Union Expansion through Recruitment

By recruiting and supporting non-union workers in joining the union, the organization increases union membership and bargaining power, because broader membership strengthens collective action and improves labor standards. This strategy focuses on growing union density by actively engaging workers from non-union employers, educating them on the benefits of unionization, and facilitating their transition into unionized roles. Unlike strategies centered on workplace organizing or strike actions, this approach emphasizes individual recruitment and career pathway support within a skilled trade context, particularly in the elevator construction industry.

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what it looks like in practice

activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Accessibility Installations for Veterans and Community INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR
    direct service
    Installs stairlifts and elevators for veterans in need, growing from one to two projects a year to many requests each month, and also undertakes community projects such as installing wheelchair lifts for organizations like the Wounded Warriors Special Olympic Crew Team.
  • Accessibility Installations for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR
    direct service
    Installs stairlifts and elevators for veterans and individuals with disabilities in need, growing from a few projects annually to many requests each month, often in partnership with local unions and other organizations.
  • Accessibility Installations for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR
    direct service
    The organization, often through local chapters and partnerships, installs stairlifts and elevators for veterans and individuals with disabilities to improve home accessibility, handling numerous requests monthly.
  • Collective Bargaining and Worker Advocacy INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR
    advocacy
    Collectively bargains with signatory employers to secure fair wages, benefits, and worker's rights for Union Elevator Constructors. This includes advocating for labor standards in legislation and supporting members during labor disputes.
  • Collective Bargaining and Worker Advocacy INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR
    advocacy
    The organization collectively bargains with signatory employers to secure fair wages, benefits, and worker's rights for Union Elevator Constructors. It also advocates for members' rights in government through political action and supports striking workers.
  • Community Service and Volunteerism INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR
    direct service
    Engages in various community service activities, including donating toys for needy children and volunteering time for park reconstruction projects, demonstrating a commitment to local communities.
  • Community Service and Volunteerism INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR
    direct service
    Local union members engage in community service activities, such as donating toys for needy children and volunteering for park reconstruction projects.
  • Community Service and Volunteerism INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR
    direct service
    Engages in community service activities, such as donating toys for needy children and volunteering for park reconstruction projects, demonstrating a commitment to local communities.
  • Elevator Constructor Apprenticeship Program INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR
    direct service
    The organization manages an apprenticeship program for aspiring Elevator Constructors.
  • Elevator Constructor Apprenticeship Program INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR
    direct service
    Manages an official Elevator Constructor Apprenticeship Program to train individuals for careers in the elevator industry.
  • Elevator Constructor Apprenticeship Program INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR
    direct service
    Manages an apprenticeship program for Elevator Constructors, providing training and pathways into the union elevator industry.
  • Global Safety Summit INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR
    capacity building
    Convenes a two-day Global Safety Summit for the vertical transportation industry to address safety issues and promote best practices.
  • Global Safety Summit INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR
    capacity building
    The organization will convene a two-day Global Safety Summit for the vertical transportation industry.
  • Health and Safety Information Dissemination INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR
    direct service
    Distributes information regarding Naloxone to help prevent opioid overdoses and promotes reports on worker safety and health in the United States.
  • Industry Safety Standard Advocacy INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR
    advocacy
    The organization issues alerts and engages in public review processes related to industry safety standards, such as ASME A17.1/CSA B44, to ensure compliance and address safety concerns.
  • Member Memorial and Death Benefits INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR
    direct service
    Operates the IUEC Member Memorial, which includes a physical memorial and a memorial page, to honor members who died on the job, and provides a death benefit to their families.
  • Member Memorial and Death Benefits INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR
    direct service
    Maintains the IUEC Member Memorial, which honors over 390 deceased members, and provides a death benefit to families of active members killed on the job, funded by quarterly assessments.
  • Memorials and Death Benefits for Fallen Members INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR
    direct service
    The organization maintains a Member Memorial with the names of deceased members, hosts dedication ceremonies, and provides a death benefit to families of active members killed on the job.