Labor Committee
We analyze workplace issues, provide expert labor recommendations, and suggest concrete actions to protect workers' rights.
Our Role
The Labor Committee does NOT investigate. Instead, we receive investigation reports from the Dialogue Committee and prepare expert analysis and recommendations for local leadership and the general membership.
What We Produce
- Labor-specific analysis – wage theft, unsafe conditions, anti-union retaliation
- Suggested actions with pros/cons – union formation, protests, legal action
- Cost & feasibility estimates – for each potential action
- Final recommendation – for membership to vote on
Key Distinction
Dialogue Committee = Investigates & confronts targets.
Labor Committee = Analyzes & recommends actions to membership.
Membership = Decides (boycott, protest, union, lawsuit).
Dialogue Committee = Executes the decided action.
Committee Structure
Each City Chapter Labor Committee has 7 members.
| Position | # | Key Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | 1 | Leads meetings, assigns cases, signs final report to local leadership |
| Vice-Chair | 1 | Assists Chair, leads when Chair is unavailable |
| Advisor | 1 | Strategic guidance (labor lawyer or experienced union organizer, non-voting) |
| Secretary | 1 | Documents recommendations, writes formal report |
| Treasurer | 1 | Tracks potential costs of suggested actions (legal fees, protest materials, etc.) |
| Union Specialist | 1 | Advises on union formation, NLRB processes, card drives |
| Legal Specialist | 1 | Advises on charges, lawsuits, worker rights, agency complaints |
| Strategy Specialist | 1 | Advises on protests, boycotts, media pressure, direct action |
Total = 7 members (Chair, Vice-Chair, Advisor, Secretary, Treasurer, plus 3 Specialists).
Alternative 5-member model: Combine Secretary & Treasurer, reduce to 2 Specialists.
How Labor Committee Fits Into Our Process
Dialogue Investigates
Gathers facts, confronts employer, reports to leadership
Labor Analyzes
Reviews report, prepares suggestions & opinions
Leadership + Members Discuss
Review Labor Committee's report, reach consensus decision
Dialogue Executes
Implements the decided action (protest, boycott, union support, lawsuit)
Sample Report from Labor Committee
What local leadership and members receive before making a decision.
To: Local Chapter Leadership – [City Name]
From: Labor Committee
Re: Recommendations re: Dialogue Committee Report #2026-05 (Acme Corp wage theft)
Date: May 2, 2026
Facts (from Dialogue Committee investigation):
Acme Corp failed to pay overtime to 12 workers over 6 months. Dialogue Committee confronted management; they refused to pay and threatened retaliation.
Labor Committee Analysis & Suggestions:
| Action | Feasibility | Cost | Timeline | Recommend? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form union | High | $500 | 3-6 months | ✅ Yes (long-term) |
| NLRB charges | High | $0 | 2-4 months | ✅ Yes |
| Lawsuit | Medium | $5k-$10k | 6-12 months | ❌ No (cost high vs. wages owed) |
| Public protest | High | $200 | 1 week | ✅ Yes (one-time pressure) |
Committee's Final Suggestion:
File NLRB charges immediately + organize one protest outside Acme Corp on [date] + begin union card drive.
Submitted by: Labor Committee Chair, [Name]
Local leadership presents this report to general membership → Members reach consensus → Dialogue Committee executes the decided action.
Labor Specialists – Detailed Responsibilities
Union Specialist
Advises on:
- Union formation process
- NLRB election procedures
- Card drive organization
- Collective bargaining basics
- Union recognition strategies
Legal Specialist
Advises on:
- Wage theft claims
- NLRB/state agency charges
- Lawsuit feasibility & cost
- Worker classification issues
- Retaliation protections
Strategy Specialist
Advises on:
- Protest organization
- Boycott planning
- Media & press strategy
- Community awareness campaigns
- Direct action tactics
Get Involved in Labor Advocacy
Join the Labor Committee or report workplace issues through your local chapter.