Labor Law for the Rank & Filer: Building Solidarity While Staying Clear of the Law | 
“…In a solidarity union, the worker shares his or her grievance with a committee of co-workers. They decide together on a course of direct action to right the wrong, which the workers will lead. The workers thereby harness their own power and creativity rather than depending on ‘professionals.‘ Business unions sometimes say to members, ‘You are the union.‘ In a solidarity union, that proposition is true.”
pickNice lil primer on “hands on” labor law- where to find your main rights as a worker, things you didn‘t know you could get away with, basics on solidarity and organizing. It mentions some notorious court cases and a few other writings that you can look into for more info…some of it is a bit dry, but all the info is clear, useful and to the point. Kinda left me wanting more details on many sections but hey, I get it, can‘t include everything here.
The day before our union was to vote on their best, last final offer (which many would accept but not all) we received a letter from high up telling us to take the offer because if they gave in to our demands they would have to lay people off.
Multiple departs are understaffed. Many people have quit or retired. How can they lay off, or have no money for staff when so so many staff have not been replaced.
