The Million Dollar Organizer

In Podcast Episode 58, we discuss navigating the hierarchy of seating. From the boardroom to the classroom there are established norms. Before taking a seat, know the opportunities and pitfalls of various locations. Learn a tried-and-true trick to control any room. Find out where to expect resistance and where to expect support.

In Episode 57, we discuss possible red flags. Watch out for these signs of trouble ahead. Organizers need to be wary of rushing the cards. If the Volunteer Organizing Committee is anxious, find out why. Do you have all the information you need to proceed? Is the VOC leader trustworthy? How is their work? Are they likeable? Finally, the host shares his concerns about the state of the global economy. Its impact on workers is being felt worldwide.

In Episode #56, we remember the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire in advance of Labor History Month. Labor Radio Network requested each host cover a topic of interest. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire took the lives of 146 garment workers and badly injured another 78. It's important we not forget the struggles workers face. This is a sad story but one that needs to be told. Here he conveys the outrage the public must have felt upon learning management locked the exit doors.

In Podcast Episode 55, we discuss a simple 4-step engagement ladder for union organizing. Engagement ladders go by many different names. They are used in marketing and recruiting. How does someone go from novice to expert? How much commitment is involved? What does it take to be successful? We cover the topic and explain the natural progression. See you at the top!

In Episode #54, we discuss online organizing, recent trends, what's working and some of the challenges we face. Learn what every employer wishes applicants would ask in a job interview. Find out how we can use the same approach in organizing. Finally, we discuss something that can make your union's electronic authorization cards more effective.

In Episode #53, of The Million Dollar Organizer, we discuss blocking the haters online. How to use hashtags and trending topics to block offensive messaging and online trolls. Take back the fun in your online campaign experience. Remove hateful, hurtful memes, cuss words, images and videos posted by haters by simply blocking or unfollowing them. Why allow an algorithm or trolls to post things that are contrary to everything we believe in? Refuse to be inundated with messaging intended to raise our blood pressure and pit friends against friends and family members against family members.

In Episode 52, we discuss the topic of double breasted or duel shops. What are they? How might we identify them? Should a Collective Bargaining Agreement have a Union Security Claus? What are some resources or agencies available to assist organizers? How can workers help? Finally, we discuss questions one might ask to determine if a company is double breasted or not.

In Episode 51, we discuss Human Resources, the origin of the idea and how it seems to favor the employer at the expense of everyone else. The scales are tilted in favor of the company, organization, shareholders, owners, supervisors and their interests. What can worker's do in addition to hiring a qualified attorney to protect them? We cover 5 additional things workers might do to protect themselves from further abuse.

In Episode 50, of the Million Dollar Organizer Show we discuss the need for solidarity with workers everywhere. Management and the status quo want to divide workers into groups pitting one against another. It's a trap! They've tried this before. Remember when they attacked public sector unions? They then went on to defund the police hurting police unions. The result is more crime. Now they are going after truckers. Who's next? It's time for the workers of the world to unite in solidarity. Plus, find out how you can help expose union busters online.

In Episode 49, we discuss the potential for using memes to tip the scales in worker's favor. People are scrolling through photos and videoclips liking and sharing content online. How can we get their attention? Organizers could use memes to compare management's perspective to that of the workers. Use social media buzz to raise the stakes. The host suggests sharing memes in solidarity with union members online.