PTI Bulletin: How to Form a Union feat. Esteban Gil

From Posting Through It by Jared Holt and Michael Edison Hayden

May 27, 2026 · 33 min · Season 2

About this episode

Esteban Gil joins Jared and Mike to discuss the process of forming a union and how to effectively organize workers.

Workers across the country are looking for ways to fight back against bosses who underpay, overwork, and mistreat their employees. Forming a union remains one of the most powerful tools available, but the process can feel overwhelming — especially when management is watching. The key is knowing how to organize quietly, build trust with coworkers, and protect yourself. In this PTI Bulletin, union organizer Esteban Gil joins Jared and Mike to explain how union organizing actually works, how to build solidarity with colleagues, and what your rights are when the company starts pushing back. Links: NewsGuild / Pacific Media Workers Guild / Chicago News Guild Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee

People in this episode

Hosts: Jared Holt, Michael Edison Hayden

Guest: Esteban Gil

Topics covered

union organizing
workers' rights
solidarity
employee treatment
management pushback

Keywords

union
organizing
workers
rights
solidarity
management
employee treatment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NewsGuild, Pacific Media Workers Guild, Chicago News Guild Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee