My office realized that while other offices have a CBA, we do not (despite eligibility). From what I could find, union contracts are with IFPTE (International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers).
Just wondering if anyone has had experience with IFPTE or similar?
I read through some of the other CBA’s, and while most of the articles are addressed in actions management already takes, I like the articles around legal representation and protections about how work is contracted externally.
It seems like a good idea, I have at least a few colleagues bought in within my discipline, and am going to start floating it to others. Then hopefully get the ball rolling!
I’m quite uninformed on this topic. I’ve (technically) been in unions before as a subcontractor working for a unionized prime contractor, but never actually had this opportunity before. One of my friends helped lead their coffee shop unionization effort, so I have some personal resources too at least.
Thanks!
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Idk anything about IFPTE but my advice would be to build an organizing committee, interview, and evaluate unions you could affiliate with before you commit to one (or proceed independently). Unions are a lot more likely to help with organizing efforts that already have some momentum and it’s beneficial to hear what they have to offer and make a democratic decision about joining.
Appreciate it! That’s great advice. At least other offices have CBAs so it’s not as hostile of a starting point as it could be, and a couple of coworkers were previously at those offices and are checking with their old colleagues about lessons learned, etc.
