YoVDO

Demystifying the Unionizing Process

Offered By: Ruby Central via YouTube

Tags

RailsConf Courses Software Development Courses Contract Negotiation Courses Collective Bargaining Courses Labor rights Courses

Course Description

Overview

Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only!
Explore the unionization process in the tech industry through this RailsConf 2023 talk. Gain insights into why workplaces consider unionizing, learn about the steps involved in forming a union, and examine the implications for software developers. Discover the concept of collective bargaining, understand the significance of company handbooks, and learn how to build support among colleagues. Delve into topics such as organizing a core group, working with union organizers, and navigating potential challenges when building support. Examine the process of informing management, conducting elections, and negotiating the first contract. Gain valuable perspectives on how unionization can impact personnel matters and redistribute power within organizations.

Syllabus

Intro
THIS IS NOT REALLY A RALLYING SESSION
I'M NOT A LAWYER OR A PROFESSIONAL UNION ORGANIZER
WHAT IS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING?
THE COMPANY HANDBOOK
YOU CAN CHANGE THE HANDBOOK VIA COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
A MEANINGFUL REDISTRIBUTION OF POWER
GET 50% + 1 OF ELIGIBLE STAFF TO SIGN CARDS OR VOTE FOR A UNION
PUT TOGETHER A CORE GROUP
GETTING A UNION ORGANIZER
WHEN BUILDING SUPPORT GOES WRONG
TELLING MANAGEMENT
WANTS AN ELECTION
ELECTING A BARGAINING TEAM
BEING A PART OF PERSONNEL MATTERS
NEGOTIATING YOUR FIRST CONTRACT
FOR DEVS: SANDI METZ: LUCKY YOU


Taught by

Ruby Central

Related Courses

Mentorship in Three Acts
Ruby Central via YouTube
Taylor's Guide to Big Rewrites
Ruby Central via YouTube
Upgrading the Ruby Community
Ruby Central via YouTube
How We Implemented Internal Salary Transparency - And Why It Matters
Ruby Central via YouTube
Mentorship Panel
Ruby Central via YouTube