Indicator Overview

INTENT

The Just program calls for organizations to commit to and demonstrate that they actively support the right of employees to self-organize, and if desired, to join or form a union to represent the employees in collective bargaining. Organizations must not, in any way, resist or campaign against unions or take action against employees for involvement or membership in a union or informal self-organization. The Just program is meant to encourage organizations to be employee and union-friendly, to protect the rights of workers, and to recognize all of the positive benefits that accrue to organizations as a result.

INDICATOR METRICS

LEVEL ONE

1. Organization has a written policy that documents freedom of association principles and workplace democracy.
   

LEVEL TWO

1. Organization has a written policy that documents freedom of association principles and workplace democracy.
2. Organization does not resist employee self-organization and/or unionization for collective bargaining purposes.
   

LEVEL THREE

1. Organization has a written policy that documents freedom of association principles and workplace democracy.
2. Organization demonstrates active support of employee self-organization and/or unionization for collective bargaining purposes.
   

LEVEL FOUR

1. Organization has a written policy that documents freedom of association principles and workplace democracy.
2. Organization demonstrates advocacy of employee self-organization and/or unionization for collective bargaining purposes. Worker cooperatives can apply for recognition at this level.