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BlogChoosing union softwareFive signs your union has outgrown its spreadsheetsSpreadsheets get most unions started. Here are five signs they are now costing your office more time than they save, and what to fix first.4 min readGuideChoosing union softwareWhat is union management software? A plain-language guideUnion management software keeps membership, dues, grievances, dispatch and training in one system built for unions. What it does and who needs it.6 min readGuideChoosing union softwareHow to choose union software: 12 questions to ask every vendorA practical checklist for choosing union software: 12 questions to ask every vendor, red flags to watch for, and how to run a fair evaluation.7 min read
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- BlogDues and financeMonth-end dues without the late nights: a practical routineA simple month-end routine for union dues and remittance: what to standardize, what to automate and how to handle the exceptions that need a person.4 min read
- BlogGrievances and contractsNever miss a grievance time limit: a simple system for stewards and repsHow to track grievance steps and contract time limits so none are missed, with a routine that works for stewards in the field and reps in the office.4 min read
- BlogOrganizing and membersReaching members who never open emailPractical ways to reach members who ignore email: two-way texting, short surveys, worksite contacts and keeping replies on the member record.3 min read
- BlogDispatch and trainingRunning a fair out-of-work list members can trustWhat makes a hiring hall’s out-of-work list fair: clear referral rules, current certifications, a record of every call and members who see where they stand.4 min read
- GuideDues and financeLM-2, LM-3 and LM-4: what union treasurers need from their softwareWhich LM report your union files, what the forms ask for, and the records your union software should give your treasurer and accountant to prepare them.5 min read
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- Choosing union softwareWhat union software does, how to compare vendors and when to switch.3 articles
- Dues and financeDues, remittance, per capita and the numbers behind annual filings.2 articles
- Grievances and contractsCases, steps and time limits, from the worksite to arbitration.1 article
- Organizing and membersReaching members, campaigns and keeping engagement on the record.1 article
- Dispatch and trainingHiring halls, out-of-work lists, apprenticeships and certifications.1 article
- PrintableUnion software buyer’s checklistThe 12 questions and red flags on one page.Get the checklist
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