The 2018 U.S. Supreme Court case of Janus v AFSCME was complicated, leaving many members wondering what it meant for them and their families. Local 1180 wanted to make sure everyone understood the implications regarding contracts, negotiations, grievances, benefits, promotions, and more. In addition to President Gloria Middleton, First Vice President Gina Strickland, and Secretary-Treasurer Robin Blair-Batte narrating videos, members themselves came forward to talk about issues that could have potential serious impacts on the general membership, and answered the question "What If We Did Not Have a Labor Union"?
"I'm Sticking With MY Union" became the theme of the year after the Janus v AFSCME case ruled against labor. Local 1180 members didn't care and they were proud to spread the word. Almost 200 members stepped up to display their union pride in a series of photos that were broadcast on the Union's social media pages.
In an effort to further personalize Local 1180's outreach via a direct member-to-member campaign, nine of Local 1180's activist members offered their skills and talent to record videos and provide quotes that were formulated into an ongoing communications campaign. Videos were utilized on social media platforms, at membership meetings, and at site visits, all in an effort to mobilize and organize the troops to become more involved.
Week #1: Contract Update & EEO Case (Sept. 4)
Week #2: Equal Pay & Salary Ban (Sept. 11)
Week #3: Early Voting (Sept. 18)
Week #4: Cannabis in NYS (Sept. 25)
Week #5: A Woman's Right to Choose (Oct. 2)
Week #6: Census & Immigration (Oct. 9)
Week #7: Millenials & Politics (Oct. 16)
Week #8: Importance of Being Involved in a Union (Oct. 23)