Interested in learning more about unions?
These books are the essential resource for Union leaders, or anyone in a Union, and will be the foundation of how United First Responders organizes their Locals
Rules to Win By: Power and Participation in Union Negotiations
In an era of polarization, big lies, and massive legislative setbacks, changemakers in every arena need to learn the skills and lessons honed in pitched battles against experienced and ruthless union busters. Rules to Win By is a book for workers, unionists, racial justice and climate campaigners, academics, policymakers and everyone who wants a more fair and democratic society.
No Shortcuts: Organizing for Power in the New Gilded Age
In No Shortcuts, Jane McAlevey argues that progressives can win, but lack the organized power to enact significant change, to outlast their bosses in labor fights, and to hold elected leaders accountable. Drawing upon her experience as a scholar and longtime organizer in the student, environmental, and labor movements, McAlevey examines cases from labor unions and social movements to pinpoint the factors that helped them succeed - or fail - to accomplish their intended goals.
Further your education
Rutgers University LEARN (Labor Education Action Research Network) offers classes for anyone in the a Union that wants to learn more for a nominal expense.
