In How Unions Work we look at basic questions, such as What Union Do I Join. In Minority Unionism you'll find an explanation of an increasingly popular alternative to conventional organizing drives. Union Elections is a rundown of the union organizing process as it has worked previously at Borders. In Common Questions, the answers to your FAQ's about unions can be found, while Your Rights provides a basic list of your legal rights during an organizing campaign. What is the NLRB explains the role of the federal agency that oversees union elections and adjudicates unfair labor practices.
In How to Organize you can learn about the Basic Process of starting an organizing campaign. Effective Campaigns offers some hints on good techniques, while Tips for Newbies is advice for first-timers. Approaching Co-Workers is a brief "how to win friends and influence people" guide, and Lies the Boss Will Tell is an informative look at the deceptive practices of management.
Borders Union History offers a look at an overview of the Borders campaign. Union Busting is a compendium of some rather unpleasant management activities that Borders workers have fought against in various campaigns. The Ann Arbor Contract and MPLS Contract Proposal are also available.
Essays is a selection of documents written by Borders workers in support of the union drive, including Why a Union?, Where's the Money?, A Tale of Two Markets, The Pink Collar, and Notes from the E-Bar. If you have something to contribute, send it along.
Deep Links features links to other sites for more in-depth information about organizing, the future of unions, and union processes.