# EP 139: How to Reform Your Union!

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Published: 2026-05-14T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This episode explores the dynamics of union reform caucuses and strategies for empowering workers within healthcare unions, with insights from Lisa Xu of Labor Notes. It covers how members can organize, challenge leadership, and build stronger, more democratic unions. The discussion includes labor activism and reform strategies to strengthen worker power. If you are a rank and file union member who is concerned and frustrated with a lack of transparency within your union or you've considered decertification, this may be the episode for you. Thank you to Nurses Uncorked Enema Award Sponsor, Happy Bum Co. Please visit https://happybumco.com/ and use promo code NURSESUNCORKED for 20% off your first bundle. Advertise on the show! Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to: nursesuncorked@gmail.com Become a Patron! Gain early access to episodes, ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, giveaways, Zoom parties, shout-outs, and much more. https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast ETSY Shop: Stop Healthcare Worker Violence! https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheNurseErica Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 05:45 What is a Union Reform Caucus 08:30 Case Studies: Successful Reform Movements17:20 Current Climate of Union Disillusionment18:30 Historical Context of Reform Caucuses27:55 Building a Reform Caucus: Steps and Considerations31:55 Legal Protections in Union Reform35:30 Strategies for Effective Reform Organizing 39:24 Enema Award of the Week42:05 Common Mistakes in Reform Caucuses44:15 Overcoming Fear in Organizing46:10 Understanding Decertification and Its Risks50:35 Taking Action: First Steps for Workers52:57 Resources for Union Reform and Engagement 56:00 Summary Wrap Up Guest: Lisa Xu Resources: Labor Notes - https://labornotes.org/Guide to Building a Union Reform Cau…

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