Democracy is Power: Rebuilding Unions from the Bottom Up by Mike Parker

Democracy is Power: Rebuilding Unions from the Bottom Up Reviews

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  Ronald Williams

  Calling all Union leaders and members!
  
  The power of cooperation is the true power of a union. NO DOUBT! Union membership is the "real" House of Representatives as soon as members wake up and realize that Democracy is Power.
  
  This book is a great reference whether you have 1 year or fifty years union seniority. Every union leader will find that they can relate to the topics presented covering everything from democratic unions to national level conventions. Then get educated about reform caucuses and Robert's Rules of Order. This reference covers it all and is a must own for your professional leadership & development library.
  
  Learn about some of the barriers to the rank and file including but not limited to undemocratic rules, goon squads, and deals with management.
  
  Packed with ideas on steam rolling APATHY in the ranks and informational tactics for productive membership meetings.
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  Soph Nova

  Someone recommended I read this book for its relevance on building democratic culture within the (non-union) organization I’m devoting time and energy to. While there were definitely a lot of interesting case studies and stories, and some very useful information, it felt like a stretch to be applying it outside of a union context. That said I think that this would be a great read for anyone in the labor movement/working to reform an existing union.
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  William

  Clear How-To reading for reform unionism. Exactly the role of VCORE, of which I’m a part. Hook, line, and sinker, I’m all in.
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  Tyler K

  I strive to one day exist in (and more immediately, help build) a vibrant labor movement where everything in this book is common sense.