Want to serve as State or Province Coordinator for the WBI-LC anti-bullying Healthy Workplace Bill? See the growing network of current Coordinators WBI-LC Coordinators are special people who selflessly speak on behalf of, and sometimes in conjunction with, representatives of the bullied workers in their states, 37% of the workforce. Coordinators have the time and resources (and sometimes existing connections with politicians) to take the lead in driving their state's or province's campaign to find authors/sponsors for the anti-bullying Healthy Workplace Bill, then follow through with telephone calls and e-mails as required to work for passage of the bill. They do this on a part-time basis while holding jobs to earn a living. Important Requirement to Disclose Name and Contact Info WBI-LC Coordinators agree to have published their names (first name only, if requested) and personal e-mail addresses on the state-specific web pages at workplacebullyinglaw.org and healthyworkplacebill.org. In addition, periodic mailings to registered citizen lobbyists in their states (the list of names collected here) will necessarily include Coordinator contact information so people can volunteer to attend Meet 'n Greet sessions and exchange news within the state. Ideal State-Province Coordinator Characteristics To be able to discuss fluently Workplace Bullying as described in the writings of the Workplace Bullying Institute website and in the book, The Bully At Work, to speak beyond personal experience, to represent the facts (statistics) of the movement as well as the portrayal of personal, anecdotal stories Has been bullied at work or lived vicariously through it as a family member, partner or close friend If once traumatized (PTSD), one year or more has passed since the experience, sufficiently healed without risk of re-traumatization Is psychologically "free" to pursue legislation -- can talk about bullying with little to no emotion! Is an organized person naturally -- conducts research, creates good lists, follows up Is comfortable making telephone calls asking for support (this is a SALES job) Does not personalize rejection -- keeps plugging until message resonates with a supportive audience -- it's the message, not the messenger Is good at navigating websites and e-mail Can encourage others to take action Can afford to make photocopies of materials for lawmaker info packets Can visit lawmakers at local District offices Has time and resources to travel at least twice per legislative session to the State Capitol for intensive lobbying Is willing to talk to the press when interviewed Is able to write op-ed pieces for local newspapers and to contact broadcast media with news about new legislation Is willing to coordinate activities to support the larger, national, group on behalf of all bullied American workers How We Support State-Province Coordinators We train you to discuss fluently Workplace Bullying as described in the writings of the WBI website and in the book, The Bully At Work, to speak beyond personal experience, to represent the facts (statistics) of the movement as well as the portrayal of personal, anecdotal stories. Training is by teleconferences and they are recorded and archived for future listening. We provide the step-by-step WBI-LC Guide to Citizen Lobbying Detailed coaching by phone and e-mail as specific obstacles or questions surface We produce an educational DVD to give to lawmakers We made a website just for legislators to support Coordinators healthyworkplacebill.org Actual language for the legislation itself is written by the WBI-affiliated law professor and copyright protected to restrict its use for Coordinators only A state-specific webpage contained in the directory of all states that have adopted some version of the Healthy Workplace Bill to which other advocates in the state can use as a reference/info site If you want to create and host your own WBI-LC-affiliated website, we provide the tools and support. Networking via an exclusive WBI-LC listserv with other State Coordinators Messages and updates sent to the list of state grassroots advocates on the WBI-LC list, naming you as the Coordinator for direct contact and follow up Media who come to us learn about all state initiatives and specifically your efforts in your state are sent to Coordinators for interviews We provide research describing the phenomenon of Workplace Bullying (most importantly the 2007 WBI-Zogby U.S. Workplace Bullying Survey) We, the recognized national experts, back affiliated groups and designated Coordinators Still interested? Volunteer by e-mail today. Tell us your State, name, contact info: e-mail, telephone/cell numbers, snail mail address. Also indicate if you have had personal contacts with state lawmakers yet. E-mail: namie at workplacebullyinglaw.org (of course, substitute the "@" and send) Read a testimonial from a State Coordinator who explains why she volunteered The short list of Coordinator-Champions who have launched anti-bullying legislation in their home states to date.