Trade Union Organizing could be defined as building union Membership through strong local organization around a relevant bargaining Agenda and package of services to secure effective representation of the workforce. Trade Union organizing is increasing the participation of workers in our unions, with a goal of increasing union power within our workplaces and industries.
The organizing , as the term to Trade Unions is a broad conception of how those organizations should recruit, operate, and advance the interests of their members.
WHY ORGANISE?
- Big and Active membership
- Strong financial base
- Strong bargaining power
- Democratic leadership
- Effective communication networks
- Strategic and Succession plans
Economic Benefits of Organising
- Organizing allows workers to use their collective strength to negotiate better wages and conditions.
- Organizing allows workers to receive better prices from those who buy their products.
- Organizing confers greater visibility and validity on informal workers, which in turn gives them influence in policy arenas.
- Social protection benefits
- MBOs can offer improved support systems for their members
- positive effects or organizing can lead to improved self-esteem and both social and personal empowerment among informal workers.
QUALITIES OF A GOOD ORGANISER
- Credibility
- Stewardship
- Conviction
- Discipline
- Spirit of unity
- spirit of sisterhood/ brotherhood
