Motivating & Mobilizing
Organizing from within the workplace
What is an inside organizer?
An inside organizer is someone who organizes their workplace while they're working there. Successful union organizing campaigns have always relied on strong, diverse worker committees to lead the campaign.
What is the Inside Organizer School?
The Inside Organizer School is a unique program aimed at making inside organizers as effective as possible in motivating and mobilizing their co- workers. The Inside Organizer School recruits, trains, and connects inside organizers with the unions doing the hard work on the ground.
What is the cost of attending IOS?
Due to the generosity of our sponsors and partners, there is not currently a cost of individual participants to attend the Inside Organizer School. We believe that no one should be prevented from attending the school due to finances.
What is included in the program?
As a participant of the Inside Organizer School, meals, training materials, and other resources are provided throughout the training.
Do I need to be connected to a union to attend the school?
No! You do not need to be currently working with a union to attend the Inside Organizer School. However, if you would like to work with a union after participating in the school, we will help you navigate that process.
Why join the labor movement?
The most effective avenue for worker power is a labor union. Vibrant labor unions provide a voice and a seat at the table. They are a counterbalance to the growing dominance of unchecked corporate power in the workplace and in society.
Who should attend the Inside Organizer School?
Everyone interested in organizing should attend the inside organizer school! You could be a student interested in workers' rights, a worker who wants to organize their workplace, or a current worker on an organizing committee. Being an inside organizer is also the best way for folks who want to join the labor movement to both learn about organizing and make a real contribution to the labor movement as well.
Who runs the Inside Organizer school?
IOS is a collective of experienced organizers who are dedicated to bringing top level organizing skills to empower workers. We believe that workers can self-organize and take back power from corporations that have overreached and are dominating our society.
Where is the IOS hosted?
The IOS is hosted across the country. Check out the Registration page to see the schedule for our upcoming trainings. If you do not currently see a school in your area, please reach out to us about hosting one near you!