Local 345 Survey Questions Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.The purpose of this survey is to learn from your experiences during the strike and lockout that took place from February to March 2023 and give you a chance to share feedback. Please note that this survey is not related to the current bargaining round.1.Were you a member of Local 345 / employed by the City of Yellowknife when the strike and lockout happened in February / March 2023?YesNo2.Are you a member of the MED bargaining unit?YesNo3.Did you attend any strike training sessions or other union training during the strike lockout?YesNo4.How prepared did you feel to go on strike? (Rate from 1 unprepared to 5 prepared)543215.In what form did you receive strike update information? (select all that apply)EmailPSAC or UNW Facebook postsPhone callsText messagesBulletin board postersWord of mouthNewslettersOther (please specify below)Other form strike information was received6.Which methods of communication for union related activity are useful to you? (please choose as many as apply)EmailPSAC or UNW Facebook postsPhone callsText messagesBulletin board postersWord of mouthNewslettersOther (please specify below)Other preferred method of communication7.Are you currently signed up for your local’s email reminders?YesNoWould you like to sign up for your local’s email reminders?YesNoEnter your email address here to sign up for reminders!8.Were you a strike or picket captain during the strike lockout or did you work at headquarters or work to help to keep people warm?YesNoIf yes, what was your overall experience as a strike or picket captain during the last strike? What worked well and what needed improvement?5 meaning it went very well and 1 meaning needs a lot of improvementCommunications with Bargaining Team54321Communications with PSAC54321Communication with Strike Captains54321Training about on the line events (real life)54321Keeping picketers motivated54321Signing in and out for strike pay54321Receiving strike pay54321Health & Safety Issues on picket line54321Warming station and safety supplies at picket line54321Relationship with RCMP54321Being able to react quickly to respond to events54321Having effective picket lines54321Solidarity within the Local54321Solidarity with other Locals and Unions54321Response of PSAC legal team543219.What was the best thing about strike actions for you? (select all that apply)SolidarityMeeting & bonding with co-workersRecognizing the power of your localPublic supportPride in yourself and co-workersOther (please specify)Other best thing about strike actions for you 10. How would you rate your interest in getting more involved in bargaining in future rounds in the following ways? 5 meaning very interested and 1 meaning not very interestedThrough the mobilization committee54321As a strike captain or picket captain54321In communications54321Through public events 54321As a representative for essential workers54321As a coordinator for the Hardship fund54321Bargaining team54321Bargaining committee54321Other ways of getting more involved in bargaining in future rounds (if not covered above)11.In general, what went well during the strike lockout? (Select all that apply)MobilizationCommunicationsStrike or picket captain dutiesPublic eventsEssential worker representationThe Hardship fundBargaining teamBargaining committeeMedia coverageSupport of publicSupport of public who use your worksite servicesSolidarity Fridays12.In general, what didn’t go well and what needed improvement during the strike lockout?13.What was the worst thing about the strike lockout?Division of opinions of with co-workersDifference of opinion with family and friendsDisrespect from publicFinancial StressOtherOther14.What is one piece of information you would give to someone from another Local about to go on strike lockout?15.Were you an essential worker?YesNoDo you have an understanding of what you can do while working as an essential employee to assist the strike efforts?YesNoHow did you take part in the strike action?Work to ruleFinancial contributionEmails to CouncillorsSupport on the Picket line16.Is there anything you would like to tell us not covered by this survey?NextUpdating preview…This is a preview of your submission. It has not been submitted yet! Please take a moment to verify your information. You can also go back to make changes.PreviousNextUpdating preview…This is a preview of your submission. It has not been submitted yet! Please take a moment to verify your information. You can also go back to make changes.Section DividerPreviousSubmit Area: Northwest Territories
