WO toolkit 2012 complete.pdf - GMB
WO toolkit 2012 complete.pdf - GMB
WO toolkit 2012 complete.pdf - GMB
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
SECTION 2.10<br />
<strong>WO</strong>RKPLACE ORGANISING PLANNER<br />
Our aim is to make sure that every workplace where <strong>GMB</strong> has members develops its own Workplace<br />
Organising Plan.When you produce your own Workplace Organising Plan ask yourself the following<br />
questions.<br />
ORGANISING PLANNER<br />
1.ACCESS: MAPPING YOUR <strong>WO</strong>RKPLACE<br />
• What is the workforce profile: gender,race,age,hours,pay,employment status,location etc?<br />
• What are the issues facing this workforce?<br />
• What is the level of membership in the workforce?<br />
• What is the state of union organisation in the workplace?<br />
• How does the employer view unions: recognition,representation,access,facilities?<br />
• How reliable is our information?<br />
• Are we listening to the right people?<br />
• Do you have enough people to form an Organising Committee at work?<br />
• What times and places will you speak to workers?<br />
• Who is responsible for updating your noticeboards?<br />
• Is every section of your workplace covered by someone?<br />
2.CHOOSING THE ISSUES<br />
• What issues are we most able to resolve?<br />
• What issues are the most deeply and widely held?<br />
• What is our target for union members?<br />
• What is our target for new Workplace Organisers?<br />
• How will the success of the campaign be measured?<br />
3.GAINING MOMENTUM<br />
• What can we get workers to do to support the campaign?<br />
• How will we let everyone know about the campaign?<br />
• How will we keep people updated on progress?<br />
• How will we encourage new Reps to come forward?<br />
4.HANDLING YOUR EMPLOYER<br />
• How do you expect the employer to react to your campaign?<br />
• Can we and should we generate media coverage?<br />
• Are there other community organisations that might put pressure on the employer?<br />
• What leverage do we have over the employer? How can we put pressure on them?<br />
• Will some form of industrial action be necessary?<br />
• Are we clear about how the issues at the workplace might be resolved?<br />
• What do we want the employer to do?
Change language