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.:Resource Guides:Interviews-Jonathan Rosenblum.
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Interviews
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Advice
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What books, magazines, periodicals, websites or other materials should people read to learn more about this field? |
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www.aflcio.org
www.seiu.org
and all related links
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What questions would you ask of someone who wants to do this work? |
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What motivates you to be a union organizer? Why do you want to change the world?
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In what kinds of jobs can recent college graduates have the most impact in your field? |
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They can go to work in a regular job and organize in the workplace. Or they can pursue union organizing apprenticeships through the AFL-CIO or SEIU (see websites above).
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What are the major trends and/or key issues in your field? |
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The growing imbalance in society between the privileged few and the rest of us -- our economic situation, our access to health, our civil rights, etc.
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What forms of support and/or advice have you found most valuable (mentoring, trainings, professional development, attending conferences, etc.)? |
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Working on organizing campaigns with colleagues; mentorships; and close, supportive supervision
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What is a common or tough interview question a candidate in your field should be prepared to answer? |
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Why do you want to do this work?
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What other advice would you give people who want to do this work? |
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Don't do this because you're "sorry" for people less fortunate than you. Do it if you want to build power and a voice for working people.
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