The BCTGM Voices Project

BCTGM Int'l. Secy. Treas. David Woods talks about the history and context behind the #NabiscoStrike - which has had members at multiple plant locations walking out in phases. At the time of this recording, there are more than 1,000 BCTGM Members on strike in four different cities. Follow their Facebook Page: Nabisco Workers Unite Check the Label! Download an Action Flyer  

A case study for the Topka Frito-Lay Union Members Appreciation Facebook Page - which grew by 2,000 followers in 10 days during the #FritoLayStrike. Local 218 Trustee/FritoLay Crewing Coordinator Chantel Mendenhall (the page's admin) and BCTGM Midwest International Rep. Jason Davis give us their insight.

BCTGM Midwest International Representative Jason Davis and Local 218 Chief Steward Paul Klemme talk about the labor issues which led them to strike against FritoLay in Topeka, Kansas on July 5th. Hear their stories and learn how you can support the workers on and off the picket line!

One of the BCTGM's most enthusiastic young leaders - Local 351 (Albuquerque, NM) President Andrew Gutierrez - offers his perspective on community outreach, political action and staying connected to his membership both in-person and on social media.

Digital Media Dir. Michelle Ellis gives tips for clearer, more creative social media posts and references a handful of free smart phone apps that can help you get the job done. Apps Referenced: Photo Editing Tezza Adobe Lightroom   Graphics/Text Overlays Canva Word Swag   Designing Stories/Slides Unfold   Social Media Links/Websites MilkShake LinkTree Biosite

International President Anthony Shelton reflects on his BCTGM upbringing and journey the Union's highest office. In gratitude of the leaders who came before, he discusses his service-based vision for the future of our organization.

Digital Media Dir. Michelle Ellis helps you identify "upper limit problems" that could hinder long-term membership growth/retention; and offers tips for optimizing the work of individual Organizers in order to make the most effective use of our Organizations' time.

Local 6 Pres. Hank McKay, Bus. Agent/Organizer Corey Walter and a Local 6 Retired Activist tell us how they insulated their Local Union against a 5-year, 531-member loss - coming out with a net-gain of 370 members in that time.

A follow-up to Episode 006: How Well Does Your Local Union Function to Support ORGANIZING? Digital Media Dir. Michelle Ellis helps you build a routine for improving your Local Union's visibility in the community; and explains how this formula can apply to any of the points on your "Organizer's Success Wheel."   References for this recording: Worksheet:  bctgm.org/PDFs/BCTGMOrganizersWheel.pdf Podc...

How the American Rescue plan SAVED our Pensions, how the PRO Act will protect our right to Organize and how the Georgia Special Elections changed the game for Labor and the BCTGM. Guests for this Episode: Harry Kaiser, Political Dir./Asst. to President Anthony Shelton, BCTGM John Price, Organizing Dir., BCTGM David Driscoll-Knight, East Region Field Dir., AFL-CIO Richard Womack, Asst. to AFL-CIO P...

Digital Media Director Michelle Ellis guides you through a visualization to measure your organization's daily Organizing momentum. CLICK HERE to download the worksheet used in this recording.   Listen to the follow-up training to this recording: 008: Digital Insights: "We Are What We Consistently Do"

Blues City Brewery employee Jasmine White and Local 149 (Memphis, Tenn.) Pres./Bus. Agent Letitia Malone discuss their journey to this December 2020 Organizing WIN.

Digital Media Director Michelle Ellis gives four tips for growing/maintaining engagement on your organization's Facebook page(s).

BCTGM International Representative Lisa Gregory talks about growing up Union, holding office at Local 58G and all she has learned about organizing and negotiating along the way.

In the first installment of Digital Insights, a training segment within the BCTGM Voices Project, Michelle Ellis talks about how lead generation works using Facebook Ads.

John Price discusses hopes for the National Labor Relations Board under a new U.S. President, obstacles overcome with new tools and personnel in 2020 and several recent Organizing campaigns.

The BCTGM Podcast is in the universe! Michelle Ellis introduces the format and purpose of this project.