Education

Many members of unions and labor organizations view striking as an integral right. They believe it is a fundamental aspect of their relationship with their employers. They argue that striking is used primarily as a last resort. They do not believe that workers should threaten to strike over trivial matters. Instead, they believe that workers should strike only after they have exhausted every other tool to protect themselves.

While unpleasant for both parties, strikes immediately adjust the balance of power between workers and their employer. In many cases, if a strike seems necessary, then the balance of power was likely in need of an adjustment. Strike advocates argue that most strikes are conducted to negotiate for better pay and safer or more comfortable working conditions. They argue that without the power to strike, employers would have no true incentive to negotiate with employees. They could simply fire and replace any employees who attempted to negotiate for better working conditions.

Education programs about union strikes provide training on collective action, legal rights, and bargaining strategies, often organized by labor unions and university labor relations schools. Key initiatives include the SEIU Local 1000 Strike Schoolhttps://www.seiu1000.org/strike-school-your-contract-your-choice/, AFL-CIO digital trainingshttps://aflcio.org/what-unions-do/resources-union-activists/digital-trainings, and AFT strike readiness supporthttps://www.aft.org/resolution/support-organizing-locals-strike-and-action-readiness. These programs aim to educate union members on bargaining, unfair labor practices, and organizing techniques.

The above resources are essential for striking union workers as well as the other educational resources presented on this website. Another educational resource with a minimal time investment is playing the labor union strategy board game STRIKE! It’s a fun, fast, and educational way to learn about collective bargaining, pension funds, political persuasion, labor grievances, contract negotiations, organizing, and most exciting of all—striking.

IF THAT INTERESTS YOU, WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU...

Took a deeper dive into collective bargaining, pension funds, political persuasion, labor grievances, contract negotiations, organizing and striking.

Tried to educate working class families about public and private sector labor unions, promote union member solidarity, and have fun doing it?

Played a board game with your friends, family, and fellow workers that’s about the Ninety-Nine Percenter’s?

Played a board game about working class families with middle class values with the good of society in mind?

Played a board game about union strategy? Collective bargaining? Political persuasion? Deadlocked contract negotiations? Going on strike?

Is YOUR ANSWER "NEVER?"

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“I can really get into this game!” and “I think you have a hit on your hands!”

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IF THAT INTERESTS YOU, WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU...

Is YOUR ANSWER "NEVER?"