rank-and-file organizing

Rank-and-file organizing refers to efforts by regular workers within a company or industry to unite and advocate for their collective interests, often to improve working conditions, wages, or job policies. This grassroots approach emphasizes leadership from everyday employees rather than top management or union leaders. By organizing individually and collaboratively, workers build collective power to negotiate with employers, challenge unfair practices, and push for meaningful change. It’s a bottom-up movement that empowers workers at all levels to have a voice in their workplace, fostering solidarity and strengthening their bargaining position.