IUOE News September 2014
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Union Organizing<br />
Our organizers have<br />
what it takes<br />
Brian Lefebvre,<br />
Director of Organizing<br />
As the Director of Organizing I am responsible for all of the<br />
organizing activities throughout the province.<br />
The elements of organizing are quite complex and every<br />
campaign has its own special challenges. Our team is more<br />
than capable of handling the different situations that arise.<br />
Our organizers possess a special set of qualities that enable<br />
them to be successful at what they do.<br />
What does it take to do this job well? Organizer qualities<br />
include:<br />
• Strong people skills<br />
• Able to earn the trust and confidence of people<br />
• A patient listener<br />
• Able to deal with challenges and conflicts while remaining<br />
composed<br />
• Able to show competence and confidence<br />
• A master of time<br />
• Able to develop, train and lead workers in the skills needed<br />
for a campaign<br />
• Able to work long hours in stressful environments<br />
• Able to work away from home for days and weeks at a time<br />
• Strength and endurance regardless of successful or negative<br />
outcomes<br />
• Electronically proficient, connected with an understanding<br />
of social media<br />
Plain and simple, we set the bar high with respect to the<br />
qualities of our organizers. The work is critical because<br />
successful organizing campaigns lead to increased union<br />
market share which translates to better collective agreements<br />
and work opportunities for our members.<br />
<strong>IUOE</strong> organizers work diligently towards increasing the<br />
local union’s market share and opportunities. With three full<br />
time organizers, assistance and support from the business<br />
representatives, training coordinators and instructors of the<br />
local union, and the support we receive from <strong>IUOE</strong> headquarters,<br />
we have a vast amount of knowledge and experience to<br />
draw from to increase our chances of success.<br />
If you (or someone you know) are working non-union or<br />
working under a RAT Union Agreement in our sector, give us<br />
a call. Together we can increase the standards and improve<br />
conditions at your workplace. All calls are strictly confidential.<br />
Lower Mainland call 604 291 8831. Outside of Lower<br />
Mainland call toll free at 1 888 486 3115.<br />
Are you are Ready to Lead, Ready to<br />
Follow and interested in joining our<br />
team as an <strong>IUOE</strong> 115 Organizer?<br />
Submit a resume outlining<br />
your experience and send<br />
it to the attention of:<br />
rise above<br />
ORGANIZER<br />
FAX 604-291-8861 or<br />
EMAIL organizer@iuoe115.com<br />
MAIL <strong>IUOE</strong> Local 115<br />
4333 Ledger Avenue<br />
Burnaby BC V5G 3T3<br />
8 <strong>News</strong> <strong>September</strong> <strong>2014</strong>
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