Shreveport VA Makes Great Organizing Strides in August
Friday, September 29, 2017
(National Federation of Federal Employees)
NFFE National
President Randy Erwin celebrates
with NFFE Local 1956 Officers and National
Staff in Shreveport, Louisiana after
several successful organizing
events.
As Locals all
around the country continue to build new
membership in concert with NFFE’s Organizing
Donation program, FL 1956, a VA hospital in
Shreveport, Louisiana partnered with the
National Office to host an organizing drive
that propelled the local to significant
membership gains in August.
Under the
leadership of local interim President Cassandra
Buckhanan and in collaboration with NFFE
National Staff and Council officers, FL 1956
hosted multiple events to talk with potential
members about the benefits of joining and to
sign up new unionists.
And the local’s
efforts paid off; in August alone, FL 1956 put
on 27 new members! NFFE National President
Randy Erwin, National VA Council President Jeff
Shapiro, Business Representative Liz Pittaluga,
as well as two members of NFFE’s organizing
team, Bridget Fitzgerald and Chris Casteel were
on hand August 30 to assist the local’s
dedicated organizing team.
“Cassandra
and her team bring great energy to the local
and it’s showing in the way that it’s
growing. The members have a new respect for
what the union does for them, and the
bargaining unit is starting to appreciate the
benefits of membership,” remarked NFFE
Organizing Director Bridget
Fitzgerald.
Taking home first and second
place in NFFE’s August organizing awards has
only fueled the local to continue its efforts
to organize. With events already scheduled for
November, FL 1956 plans to get a jump start on
building membership in 2018.
If you’re
interested in growing your local’s membership
and strengthening the voice of workers at your
agency, it’s not too late to reach out for
support. The NFFE National Office is always
willing to strategize and collaborate with
engaged locals looking for additional resources
and support. Don’t wait to contact NFFE at
(202) 216-4420 to learn how you can be a part
of our exciting efforts to grow!
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