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Brian Murray
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Founding member of Starbucks Workers United, Currently staff organizer for HGSU. Never betray my class, never betray my union 🇵🇸
Only a fighting unity with the socialist left and immigrant worker can bring victory. Make haste, American workers, you have very little time left!
May 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
As labor’s organizing density drops below 10% shit like this answers the question, how much of this is self inflicted? But despite that all solidarity with the 1199 rank and file. You work too damn hard doing some of most important & thankless work to have leadership pull this bs especially now.
April 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Hold up the discussion see if you missed anything and finalize buy in.
I guess last thing if something isn’t working, again be curious about why. Goal is to figure out what will work not cast blame or defend the effort for its own sake. Solidarity and hope some of this was useful.
April 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
To participation for anything should be as low as possible if mass engagement is the outcome you’re looking for. This is the reason why informal discussion is crucial since there should be no barrier or prerequisite experience to participate and share. Then the formal process can be used to
April 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Critical but I’ve only seen them be able to do so much. Formal process from my experience should be secondary to informal discussion as means to build consensus. I try to imagine the average person and how they might feel in it and if they would feel engaged and empowered or frustrated. The barrier
April 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A critical part of this too.
4. For outreach to get folks involved the hierarchy I’ve seen work goes like an in person 1:1 convo > a phone call > a text > a group message > an email etc. the more direct the outreach the better.
5. Structured well run meetings that respect folks time are
April 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
By Messaging, argument, or blame especially when they’re afraid. Building trust and relationships will help get you both unstuck. This often looks like being open about what you’re feeling and giving space for others to do similar. Getting the “story” and sharing about who they are is
April 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
2. From there be curious about what needs someone you may be in conflict with might be trying to meet. Generally approaching tense situations with curiosity instead of blame or projecting your own fears etc frees you up to actually get unstuck and problem solve.
3. People are not moved by usually
April 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM