A coworker in every lab

Organizing Committee

A strong union is one where every Fellow knows someone they can talk to. We are building a network of coworkers across NIH who keep their labs informed, notice when someone needs support, and help us act together when it matters.

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What this committee really is

The people who keep our union connected

At its simplest, the Organizing Committee is a group of Fellows making sure our union reaches beyond inboxes and meetings. We want every lab to have a familiar face—a coworker people already know and regularly talk with—who can share what is happening, listen to concerns, and connect people with help.

No one is expected to know every answer. Committee members support one another, compare notes, and learn together. The point is not to be an expert. It is to make sure nobody is left disconnected or has to face a workplace problem alone.

UAW 2750 members talking together at a social gathering
Most organizing looks like this: coworkers talking, listening, and following up—not speeches or special expertise.

What committee members do

Simple things that make a union strong

Stay in touch

Check in with coworkers, hear what is going on in the lab, and make it easy for people to raise a question or concern early.

Share clear information

Help coworkers understand their rights, what our union is working on, and decisions or events that affect Fellows.

Make support reachable

When someone is having a hard time, help them reach the right union support and make sure they are not navigating it by themselves.

Plan what we do together

Help organize actions, events, and projects that defend our rights, bring more Fellows in, and grow our ability to act together.

How we work

A weekly place to coordinate and learn

The committee meets weekly in a hybrid format, and every member is welcome. Come regularly, drop in to learn more, or start by helping with one concrete task.
  1. 1

    Bring what you are hearing

    Share questions, concerns, and ideas from your lab or area so the rest of us can understand what Fellows need.

  2. 2

    Get the latest

    Learn what is happening across the union and leave ready to explain it in clear, everyday language.

  3. 3

    Rely on one another

    Work through questions together, practice difficult conversations, and connect with people who have relevant experience.

  4. 4

    Take the next small step

    Follow up with a coworker, invite someone to an event, help with an action, or connect a lab that does not yet have a regular contact.

Who should join

You do not need a title—or all the answers

Join if coworkers already come to you, if you want your lab to be better connected, or if you want to help plan the work of our union. Experience is not required. Being willing to listen, follow up, and work with others is enough to begin.

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Help build the network

Make sure every Fellow has someone

Come to a weekly meeting, bring a question from your lab, or help us connect with an area we have not reached yet. The more trusted coworkers who step in, the stronger and more responsive our union becomes.

Join the Organizing Committee