We represent and connect motivated organizers with campaigns working to spread the progressive political revolution. All jobs pay at least $15/hr and many offer paid sick time, travel compensation, and other benefits. In addition to fair pay, we strive to secure a workplace free of discrimination and harassment of all kinds.
The Strength of a Union
The United Professional Organizers began with a labor dispute in the summer of 2017. Through collective action, the campaign workers won their due compensation. Now, we we work to better the conditions of campaign workers everywhere, and fuel progressive causes.
The United Professional Organizers is run democratically, every member has an equal vote. We choose the campaigns we work on, the standards we work for, and lift up each other to achieve excellence in grassroots organizing.
Opportunity and Excellence
We reject campaign models driven by profit and nepotism. Grassroots organizing helps great causes flourish, and gives opportunity to motivated organizers.
If you are currently or have recently been employed as on organizer, you may be already be eligible for membership.
If you’re working as an organizer for the first time, you’ll be helped with work placement training, and become eligible for membership after 3 months. Work duties for new organizers consist mainly of door-to-door, grassroots canvassing, the most effective way to organize. Over time, you’ll have the opportunity to develop skills in all aspects of campaign work including communications, data administration, and fundraising.
Know Your Rights
Federal Law gives workers the right to organize their workplace and protection from punitive action for doing so.
A union is the best way to protect workers from all kinds of exploitation, some of which you may have already experienced:
- Discrimination
- Poor pay, wage theft, or not being paid on time
- Sexual harassment
- Unfair scheduling
- ‘Playing favorites’
- Misclassification as an independent contractor
Ready to join? Need help organizing your campaign or other workplace? Reach out below, and a member of UPO’s leadership will be in touch with you!