The backbone of any labor organization is its membership. The task of organizing groups today is tougher than in years past, as many people are living paycheck to paycheck, and the thought of standing up for better compensation in the workplace seems to be daunting to some.

Today more than ever, the need for solidarity is imperative. Employers are at odds with their competition to do more with less, thus creating a race to the bottom for working men and women.

We must organize to stop the corporate desire to appease stockholders at the expense of workers. We must help people believe in themselves and achieve their goal to improve their working conditions and economics. The support must come from a majority of the workforce, taking ownership of organizing co-workers, and working diligently to be recognized by their employer. A handful of employees will not get the attention of those you wish to ultimately bargain with.

Many of those in the workforce today are afraid to put themselves in the spotlight and possibly experience repercussions that may come from their pro Union position, but nonetheless, their courage and leadership must be unwavering. It is very important to organize new groups on an ongoing basis to solidify the workforce in our nation and show we want to continue to have a standard of living that reflects the growth and profits of our economy.

We did not achieve the middle-class standard we have today, without the belief of a better life, and the many challenges that were met by those before us.