Member tip for the week: Educate Yourself About Your Union

[Omaha Steve]

http://biglabor.com/membertip.php

our union probably puts out one or more newsletters, magazines, or newspapers designed to fill members in on the issues of the day. And these days, national unions and lots of locals have websites with information about union activities and issues. Treat these like your daily newspaper or weekly news magazine: you certainly don’t have to ready every word, but devoting a little bit of time can yield a lot of useful information. Most unions also have publications on specific topics, such as explaining your health and safety rights, the union’s political action program, and so on. Find out from your steward what’s available, and learn what you need to know.

Adapted from The Union Members Complete Guide, by Michael Mauer

[Cirque du So-What]

1. Good advice

especially from the standpoint of political activism.