These are categories we used in the power line at the 2000 National Rank-and-File Carpenters Conference in Boston, Mass. that AUD organized with Carpenters for a Democratic Union.

Note:

  • In the actual chart, the categories were much larger -- 90 point type.
  • You have to create categories that match your participants and their concerns (based on any information you can gather before the event).
  • You should always include at least two blank columns and encourage participants to add any categories they think are missing from the power line.

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Stewards good & get union support.

There is no non-union work in area.

All union reps. are elected, 1 member 1 vote.

Members know their rights & use them.

Members take job actions & win.

Union elections are fair & democratic.

Apprentices are involved in union.

Secret ballot vote on contracts, with full information.

Contractors fear & respect union.

Union fights for equality & justice on job & in society.

Workers active in the union at all levels.

Contract enforced; job conditions safe.

Solidarity with other trades.

Contracts good & getting better.

Hiring halls are fair & effective.

Union backs up members who take action.

Picket lines honored.

All workers are treated equally & with respect.

Union has clear strategy for fighting employers.

[your category here]

[your category here]