Building Membership Participation Quiz


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1.
What is the most important thing Teamster leaders and activists can do to get members to participate in a union meeting?

a. Post a notice of the meeting
b. Send a personalized letter to each member
c. Discuss the meeting one-on-one
d. Engage the members in the planning stage
e. All of the above
2.
What is the biggest problem facing today’s unions?
 
a. Inadequate funding
b. Not enough time to get the job done
c. Inadequate facilities
d. Declining membership participation
3.
What is the main reason why members do not get involved in the union?
 
a. Politically opposed to unions
b. Never been asked to get involved
c. Bad experiences in a prior union
d. No time
e. No interest
4.
According to labor experts, committed union members are most likely to participate in what types of activities?
 
a. Craft, general membership and special meetings
b. Elections
c. Demonstrations and rallies
d. Job actions
e. All of the above
5.
What is the most effective way to communicate with members?
 
a. One-on-one
b. Letters and handbills
c. Membership meetings
d. Lunchtime rallies
e. Union bulletin board
6.
Most members want to be paid for giving their time to the union.
 
a. True
b. False
7.
How can Local Unions best reward their volunteers and activists?
 
a. Do nothing
b. Express thanks and appreciation in person, in a    meeting, in articles and printed publications
c. Ask them to participate in something else
8.
Who should recruit members for union activities or events?
 
a. Business agent
b. Principal officer
c. Stewards or activists
d. Local union office manager
9.
My local wants to reach out to members, learn about their issues and deepen their commitment to the union. How can we start?
 
a. One-on-one during negotiations
b. New member orientation
c. Survey
d. Find a galvanizing issue—like health care
10.
What is the most important thing members can do to strengthen and unify the Teamsters?

a. Participate in union activities
b. File grievances
c. Vote on the contract
d. Fill out surveys


 



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