MAT - Member Action Teams

A Member Action Team, or MAT, is a tool to build union power on the ground in worksites. It can help you and your coworkers in contract negotiations, grievances, collective actions, and anywhere you rely on collective power.

Join or Organize a MAT here.

Member Action Teams Build Union Power

Dealing with frustrating issues in the workplace, but don't know how to get your coworkers involved? A MAT can help you start moving the needly on the issues that matter to you and your coworkers and allow you to step into leadership and create strong relationships. 

You'll build solidarity—and your team will be ready to respond to urgent issues.

If you're interested in joining or becoming a leader at a Member Action Team Leader at your worksite, complete this short form, and we'll get you connected with the leaders, stewards, and representatives who can get you started.

Click here to download the MAT Toolkit or click here to see more resources.

MAT Wins

• DCYF Vancouver MAT Team Scores Win for Foster Youth
• How to Win Hazard Pay Twice - Seattle Colleges
• Saving the Safety Net: WFSE Members Fight for Rainer School
• Union Activists Protect Vacation Days - SOLA Spokane
• Thanks to Member Action, UW’s Maleng Café to Remain Open - UW

MAT Trainings

View all events and trainings on the WFSE Google calendar.

MAT Resources

Download the full WFSE MAT Toolkit.

• Mapping & Charting
  • Mapping Your Workplace (PDF)
  • Charting Exercise & Template (PDF)
• Leadership Development
  • Identifying Leaders (PDF)
• Leadership Resources
  • AFSCME Tips for Union Meetings (PDF)
• Organizing Conversations
  • Framing Your Organizing Conversations (PDF)
  • Affirm, Answer, Redirect (PDF)
• Issue Campaigns
  • MAT Campaign Planning Packet (PDF)