- Talk to your coworkers.
The first step is straightforward: Talk to your coworkers and find out what they think about the workplace.
- Find a union and build an organizing committee.
A traditional union—sometimes called a trade union or labor union—will ideally have the staff, resources, and expertise to kickstart the process and represent you in negotiations.
- Build support.
Lead organizers put together a list of all the workers at the store so they could make a plan to talk with everyone.
- Sign cards, file for recognition, and hold an election.
Once you’ve built enough support to go public, the next step is to sign union cards indicating that you would like to be represented by the union you’re working with for the purposes of collective bargaining. You or your union representative then files the union cards with the NLRB, usually electronically.
- Prepare yourselves for union busting and retaliation.
Once management knows you’re organizing, keep an eye out for union busting. Hired firms may train leaders and middle managers to spread misinformation about how unions operate or instill fear in workers through retaliatory tactics.
- Form a bargaining committee and negotiate a contract.
Once you’ve won an election, it’s time to actually negotiate with your bosses about what changes you want to see. The bargaining unit—everyone who will be in the union—should first elect a bargaining committee. These rank-and-file workers will be the key group to represent the unit in meetings with management.
- Make a plan to maintain momentum.
Prepare yourself for a potentially arduous process. You might spend months organizing, and then many more months negotiating before you reach that coveted contract. The average time it takes for employers and new union workers to finalize their first collective bargaining agreement is 465 days, according to a Bloomberg Law analysis.
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Wells Fargo Workers United
We are Wells Fargo employees forming a union to improve our working conditions;
making a better Wells Fargo for workers & customers.
Proper Staffing
We need adequate staffing levels to reduce stress levels, enable humane workloads and set attainable performance metrics.
Better Pay
We want a fair raise for ALL employees commensurate with the 30% increase to the starting minimum wage.
Work Life Balance
We demand safe and flexible work arrangements along with time-off benefits that recognize all of our needs, duties and responsibilities.
Respect
Respect our right to organize an independent voice at work free from fear of retaliation or harassment.