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SECTION 2.9 GETTING HELP:BUILDING YOUR WORKPLACE NETWORK Not every member wants to take up union office or be an activist to start with.However lots of members will help GMB in some way if they are asked to. Being a GMB Workplace Organiser can involve a lot of time and hard work,so don’t feel you have to do everything yourself.Instead,encourage GMB members to get involved by helping out with small tasks or projects.This helps members identify with GMB and takes some of the work from you.It also helps you identify potential future Workplace Organisers. Once you have a volunteer it is essential you give them something to do.Here are some examples of what volunteers could be asked to do: • Maintain GMB Noticeboards. • Help give out union materials and workplace newsletters. • Organise collections for solidarity with GMB members who have been laid off or are taking industrial action elsewhere. • Help out with transport to meetings. Don’t overload volunteers,or they will be discouraged.It’s more effective to start off by asking them(or getting someone they know well to ask)to do one limited task.If this is successful,then ask them if they’d like to help out again in future. YOUR GMB OFFICER Each GMB Workplace Organiser has a nominated GMB Officer to call on for help and advice. Your GMB Officer is there to support you,give advice and put you in touch with GMB’s specialist Departments when you need them: Campaigns and Media,Health and Safety,Legal,Pensions,Equalities. Your Officer will also be responsible for supporting GMB Workplace Organisers in many other workplaces.Over time,they will help you build the skills you need to tackle most problems that come up yourself,with the support of your members.
SECTION 2.9 LEADERSHIP Your workmates have elected you and will look to you for leadership.In the eyes of your members, potential members and managers you are one of GMB’s leaders where you work. You also need to have credibility with management and supervisors and earn their respect. LEADERSHIP TIPS How you appear to others: • Be reliable. • Be knowledgeable. • Be supportive. • Be calm,confident and committed. • Be honest,know when you need to get more advice and where to get it. In discussions: • Listen to what the member,non-member or manager is saying. • Show interest in the issue,problem or complaint that is being raised with you. • Concentrate,don’t allow yourself to be distracted. • Don’t interrupt. • Ask questions if you are unclear about what a person is saying. • If someone is agitated,wait for them to draw breath and then say something that shows you have been listening,without necessarily agreeing with what they say,for example:‘I understand that you are very upset because you feel that...” Motivate: • You can’t do everything yourself.Instead,break projects down into small tasks and get volunteers to help,for instance putting up GMB notices,handing out leaflets,getting the meeting room ready. • Lead by example.Be reliable yourself so that when you ask for help with a task they will respect your request. • Make it clear what you are asking them to do and make sure you thank them afterwards.If a GMB Official or Senior Activist visits,introduce volunteers and acknowledge their help. Understand and promote equality: GMB will not tolerate discrimination of any form from its Workplace Organisers or members.You should understand the cultural,racial and gender diversity of your members and promote unity; you should also be aware of GMB’s obligations to disabled members.Equalities training may well be offered by your Region.
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