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Volunteers Needed for Independent Truckers Campaign!

Organizing is heating up for the truckers in the southeastern United States. Though the independent drivers of North Carolina and Virginia have come a long way this past year, there are still aspects of the campaign that need attention. Right now there are a handful of wobblies helping out, including two part time organizers/volunteer coordinators. For efficiencies sake, we've divided up the current campaign needs into three different teams, Organizing, Logistics, and Strategy. Many of the tasks can be completed outside of the North Carolina area or even the United States. If you can help we ask that you can devote a steady amount of time or a regular task, whether big or small. We'll have organizers that will work with you. Possible internships available.  For more info about the campaign visit our website at Truckers.iww.org

Check out our needs below...Interested? Write to freighttruckers [at] gmail.com or call Sarah at (847) 693 6261

Organizing Team

Recruiters: Visit truck terminals in NC/VA or your local area, distribute newsletters and talk with drivers

Phone Bankers: Help get the word out about specific events to large number of drivers

Logistics Team

Data: Work with driver organizers and administrators to set up and/or maintain a user friendly database of workers, volunteers and donators. Maintain website and Myspace page.

Fundraising: Plan and organize ways to raise funds such as events, merchandise, and solicitations. Work with data team to keep track of donors, and send out regular thank you's. Looking for creative folks who aren't afraid to aim high!

Media: Assist drivers with presswork surrounding campaign and overall media strategy. Help create outreach materials such as flyers, pamphlets and newsletter, Truckers United. Looking for help with newsletter layout, graphic design as well as writing and editing articles.

Comfort: Make sure events for drivers run smoothly, such as setup/cleanup, providing food, etc.(local volunteers)

Strategy Team

Research: Research industry and explore possible union strengths and company/industry weak points