Helping Union Leaders Build Resilient & Efficient Offices
Solutions to solve HR challenges, improve leadership, and streamline operations.
Practical Support for Union Leaders
Union leadership shouldn't feel like putting out fires all day.
Negotiations, conflict, and daily leadership pressures are part of the job—but tension in your own office shouldn’t be. You need actionable strategies to create a more effective workplace. That’s where Boost comes in. We help union leaders cut through the chaos with practical solutions that build a stronger, more resilient office. Here's some things we help with:
Unpleasant workplace dynamics
Fractional HR support and training to recruit staff, upskill and improve team effectiveness.
Paper-based systems and outdated processes
Modernize with digital upgrades, enhanced workflows and specialized software.
Leadership insecurity
Individualized leadership support will build your confidence and proactiveness.
Decision making bottlenecks
Reveal where bottlenecks are and learn to delegate effectively.
We work exclusively with Unions
Whether you’re newly elected and getting your bearings or a seasoned leader planning your legacy, we’ve got the right combination of services for you. Our approach ensures you have a clear path to success, starting with a thorough assessment followed by thoughtful implementation.
Check out our Case Studies to see how Boost supports locals and union leaders of various sizes across North America.
Our Service Approach
Phase 1
Needs Assessment
Research – We conduct fact-finding through surveys and interviews with staff and leadership to uncover key challenges and opportunities.
Review – We analyze your current state: policies, workflows, training materials, and technology to identify gaps and inefficiencies.
Report – We deliver a detailed, actionable report summarizing issues, our recommended solutions, and an implementation plan.
Phase 2
Getting Work Done
Prioritize – We develop a project plan with you to start working on highest impact recommendations first.
Change Management – Your dedicated leadership coach will provide hands-on support to help you steer the team through changes and new ways of working.
Project Management – Your leadership coach deploys our team of specialists in HR, learning and development, technology, and business optimization to get the work done for and alongside you.
See the Impact
Boost Success Stories
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Business Manager Takes His First Uninterrupted Vacation
Challenge: A newer Business Manager was getting his bearings with delegation and workflow management, making him the sole point of contact for every issue. Without structured processes, he was constantly tied to his phone and computer, unable to step away—even for a vacation. He was still understanding why things were being done the way they were and was hesitant to make major changes in case something broke.
Solution: Boost helped him implement a project management tool, established clear office policies, and optimized workflow communication. These changes empowered staff, eliminated bottlenecks, and reduced his daily involvement in minor decisions.
Results: Now, he successfully delegates tasks, operations are running smoothly without his constant oversight, and he took a low stress week-long vacation with his family.
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Strengthening Communication & Workplace Culture
Challenge: Large and fast growing IBEW local struggled with staff communication, reporting structure and low morale, leading to mistrust between leadership and staff and an interoffice grievance investigation.
Solution: Boost restructured the org chart, recruited an operations manager, provided clarity for all leadership roles, implemented clearer communication processes, workplace policies, and a training program to improve transparency and accountability.
Results: Leadership and staff are moving towards collaboration, trust is restoring, and workplace culture is stronger, paving the way for long-term stability.
Why Unions Choose Boost
Boost was founded in 2020 and has a clear mission: to modernize skilled trades unions so they operate efficiently, leaders lead with confidence, and the workplace is enjoyable. Unlike generic consulting firms, we focus exclusively on trades and unions, providing practical services that:
Have your long-game in mind
Create positive change from the office to membership
Deliver guidance and tools tailored to your unique challenges
Have a clear plan for success putting all the pieces into place with you and the team
Free Resources
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