How to make change in your workplace
Step by step guide
You’re bound to face problems at work at one point or another. This guide is to help you figure out how to deal with them.
These actions are known as ‘organising’ a workplace.
Although this is about organising when there’s a problem, you don’t have to wait until something goes wrong; organising can also improve an already great workplace!
Step 1: Join your union
Get smart: no matter where you work or what job you do, it’s the most powerful decision you can make.
Learn more about why, and get started.
Step 2: Talk to your workmates
Get chatty: workers coming together to talk about their workplace is an incredibly powerful way to discover common experiences.
If you find you’re the only one with the problem, get in touch with your union delegate, or give your union a call.
But if you find your workmates have similar experiences, then move to step 3.
Step 3: Meet as a group
Get together: and talk about how you will deal with the problem.
If you’re not comfortable meeting at your workplace, think about where else you could gather, that will be most convenient for all.
This is where your collective power starts to build!
Step 4: Reach out
Get support: you’re never alone when you’re a union member.
If you haven’t already engaged with your delegate or your union directly, now is the time.
Your union is there to support you, whether that’s just giving advice or providing representation.
Are you already a union member?
Reach out to your union for more specific information about how you and your workmates can make the most of your rights at work.
Not yet a member?
Joining your union is the most powerful decision you can make to protect your rights at work.