Working with Union Locals and Central labor Council chapter 18 What are the benefits? Unity empowerment
The American Union Structure Individual union AFL-CIO Collective bargaining Contract negotiations
National level International Union Bargaining power
State or regional level United auto workers Affiliations at the state and federal levels
Local Unions Specialized Accessible Friendly societies
Funding Dues Donations Volunteerism
Understanding Unions’ motivation Political interests Self interest
Labor structure Steps to working successfully with unions on the local level Understanding the structure of the organization