A worker that has been recruited

Head level – Thinking

• Understands the story of the union and the rights the union has won in her workplace

• Understands what the union is able to offer her

• Understands what her rights and responsibilities are as a union member

Heart level – Feeling

• Has shared her fears, needs and aspirations with the union

• Feels valued as a person and worker

• Feels she has been giving the opportunity to exercise choice

• Feels that she will be able to learn and grow

• Feels that she is joining a collective that she can actively participate in and that will protect her

Feet level – Doing

• Is willing to participate in democratic processes

• Is willing to articulate her needs

• Is willing to support fellow workers

• Is willing to contribute financially to sustain the union

A worker that has been organised into a trade union

A worker that has been organised into a trade union

Head level – Thinking

• Know her rights and the responsibilities of the employer

• Knows the contents of the most recent collective agreement

• Knows the power and responsibility of the trade union

Heart level – Feeling

• Feels a sense of belonging

• Feels protected from being exploited by the employer

• Feels confident to engage in discussion

• Feels part of a collective voice

Feet level – Doing

• Participates in union activities

• Initiates discussions when necessary with the union

• Participates in the collecting of demands and the organising and mobilising around collective bargaining