ORGANIZER-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM

Become a UFCW 1518 Organizer-in-Training (OIT) and lead the charge for worker rights!

ABOUT the program

UFCW 1518 Organizer-in-Training (OIT) is a member program that offers you the opportunit to access training in organizing, mobilizing, and campaign planning, with hands-on experience through skills-building sessions, one-on-one mentorship, and engagement with non-unionized workers. If you are interested in not only building worker power in non-union workplaces, but also organizing for economic and social justice causes outside of the workplace, this program is for  you! 

This program combines practical skills in organizing, on-the-ground mobilizing, and campaign planning to prepare participants to become labour activists in their communities. As an OIT, you will gain hands-on labour organizing experience by engaging with non-unionized workers while gaining one-on-one mentorship from experienced organizers.

By the end of the program, participants will have a thorough understanding of the organizing process and how they can help build worker power in their communities!

Key Qualifications

In addition to the above key qualifications, applicants should also be:

  • Available full-time for the full duration of the program including the training period.
  • Willing and able to work evening and weekend hours, as necessary.
  • Have a valid Class-5 driver license. 

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