No matter where you work or live, you can start a union by taking these steps.

Step 1: Ask us to introduce you to a union organizer who can walk you through what to do.

Step 2: Build support for your union by talking with your coworkers and get as many of them as possible to sign union cards.

Step 3: When enough cards are signed, your union organizer will file an application with your Labour Board. 

Step 4: The process differs slightly depending on where you live, but once a secret ballot is held and enough of your coworkers vote yes, you will be officially certified as a union, and it will be time to start bargaining your first contract.

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