The BCTGM Voices Project

017: Nabisco Workers UNITED: Striking BCTGM Members Share Near-Identical Stories, Solidarity across Picket Lines and Deep Gratitude for the Support of the Community

A follow-up to the previous episode with BCTGM Int'l. Secy. Treas. David Woods – in this recording the workers give their inside take on the #NabiscoStrike from every location.

From each strike line, we hear from:

• Local 364, Portland, Ore.: Local Bus. Agt. Cameron Taylor & Vice Pres./Nabisco Pest Controller Mike Burlingham
• Local 26, Aurora, Colo.: Local Pres./Bus. Mgr. Clifton Horton & Chief Steward/Exec. Board Member/Nabisco Replenisher (Fork Lift Driver) Rusty Lewis
• Local 358, Richmond, Va.: East-Central Region Intl. Rep. Lisa Gregory & Member/Nabisco Oiler Nathan Williams
• Local 1, Chicago, Ill.: BCTGM Rank & File Organizer Jared Cummings & Member/Nabisco Utility Operator Yvette Hale, II.
• Local 42, Atlanta, Ga.: Local Union Organizer Melissa Morley & Chief Steward/Nabisco Route Driver Edwin Martin, Jr.

Follow their Facebook Page: Nabisco Workers Unite

Check the Label! Download an Action Flyer 

016: Nabisco (Mondelēz) ON STRIKE! Int'l. Secy. Treas. David Woods Discusses the History, Issues and Action Items for Supporting the Workers

BCTGM Int'l. Secy. Treas. David Woods talks about the history and context behind the #NabiscoStrike - which has had members at multiple plant locations walking out in phases. At the time of this recording, there are more than 1,000 BCTGM Members on strike in four different cities.

Follow their Facebook Page: Nabisco Workers Unite

Check the Label! Download an Action Flyer 

015: Digital Insights: How Workers in the #FritoLayStrike Recruited 2,000 Facebook Followers in 10 Days

A case study for the Topka Frito-Lay Union Members Appreciation Facebook Page - which grew by 2,000 followers in 10 days during the #FritoLayStrike. Local 218 Trustee/FritoLay Crewing Coordinator Chantel Mendenhall (the page's admin) and BCTGM Midwest International Rep. Jason Davis give us their insight.

014: FritoLay Topeka, Kan. ON STRIKE! Local 218 Chief Steward Paul Klemme and Midwest Int'l Rep. Jason Davis Discuss the Issues

BCTGM Midwest International Representative Jason Davis and Local 218 Chief Steward Paul Klemme talk about the labor issues which led them to strike against FritoLay in Topeka, Kansas on July 5th. Hear their stories and learn how you can support the workers on and off the picket line!

013: Local 351 Pres. Andrew Gutierrez on Staying Connected to his Membership and Greater New Mexico Labor Community

One of the BCTGM's most enthusiastic young leaders - Local 351 (Albuquerque, NM) President Andrew Gutierrez - offers his perspective on community outreach, political action and staying connected to his membership both in-person and on social media.

012: Digital Insights: Creative Apps for Smart Phones

Digital Media Dir. Michelle Ellis gives tips for clearer, more creative social media posts and references a handful of free smart phone apps that can help you get the job done. Apps Referenced:

Photo Editing

• Tezza
• Adobe Lightroom

 

Graphics/Text Overlays

• Canva
• Word Swag

 

Designing Stories/Slides

• Unfold

 

Social Media Links/Websites

• MilkShake
• LinkTree
• Biosite

011: International President Anthony Shelton on Service, Representation and Leadership

International President Anthony Shelton reflects on his BCTGM upbringing and journey the Union's highest office. In gratitude of the leaders who came before, he discusses his service-based vision for the future of our organization.

010: Digital Insights: Organizing Smarter, Not Harder

Digital Media Dir. Michelle Ellis helps you identify "upper limit problems" that could hinder long-term membership growth/retention; and offers tips for optimizing the work of individual Organizers in order to make the most effective use of our Organizations' time.

009: Strategic Organizing with Local 6 "Some things you just can't afford NOT to invest in."

Local 6 Pres. Hank McKay, Bus. Agent/Organizer Corey Walter and a Local 6 Retired Activist tell us how they insulated their Local Union against a 5-year, 531-member loss - coming out with a net-gain of 370 members in that time.

008: Digital Insights: "We Are What We Consistently Do"

A follow-up to Episode 006: How Well Does Your Local Union Function to Support ORGANIZING? Digital Media Dir. Michelle Ellis helps you build a routine for improving your Local Union's visibility in the community; and explains how this formula can apply to any of the points on your "Organizer's Success Wheel."

 

References for this recording:

• Worksheet: bctgm.org/PDFs/BCTGMOrganizersWheel.pdf
• Podcast #6: podbean.com/ei/pb-g4arx-fdb5b6
• Free Calendar pages: www.wiki-calendar.com