What can I say to members who complain that they don't hear about what the union is doing?

How can I respond in a way that engages members?

Answer

If members say they don't hear from us, ask them what they are curious about? By finding out what interests them, you can direct them to places of connection with the union - the website for basic information, YEU courses for activism, Local meetings for local issues, etc. Keep them updated on any issue that matters to them. 

If you or a member wants to host a Lunch and Learn, a union representative can come to your worksite and answer questions or give short presentations on topics of interest to your members. Contact the YEU office to book a Lunch and Learn.

We regularly send emails, mail out our newsletter, and provide updates on Facebook and Twitter. But we don't use employer communication systems (including email) and we do not have members' personal contact information unless they supply it. So it is crucial that Shop Stewards ask members to go to our website and update their information with a valid personal email: yeu.ca/subscribe. You can also remind them to check their junk mail folder as our emails sometimes end up there.

 

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