Demystifying the Unionizing Process
July 14, 2023
35 min
Free
ruby
ruby-on-rails
unionizing
collective-bargaining
labor-relations
workplace-rights
employee-advocacy
company-handbook
tech-workers
software-developers
labor-laws
Description
This talk demystifies the unionizing process, covering the "why" and "how" of organizing a workplace with a focus on concrete steps and actions. It draws on recent union drives and explores collective bargaining, company handbooks, and the redistribution of power in organizations. The presentation details the process from wanting a union to getting one, including eligibility, voluntary recognition, and formal elections. It also touches on what happens after a union is in place, and offers advice specific to programmers and technology workers.