eMembership: The Leading Labor Union Software
See how labor unions use eMembership to streamline operations, improve member engagement, and modernize their digital infrastructure. These case studies highlight real implementations and measurable results across a range of union sizes and industries.
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FAQs
What types of unions are featured in these success stories?
The case studies cover a wide range of union types and industries, including public sector unions, entertainment industry locals, electrical workers, longshore workers, operating engineers, school employees, and law enforcement. Organizations range from small independent locals to large affiliates with tens of thousands of members.
What problems did these unions solve by implementing eMembership?
Common challenges addressed across the case studies include replacing outdated legacy systems, consolidating multiple disconnected databases, eliminating manual data entry, streamlining dues and remittance processing, managing grievance and case deadlines, and reducing the volume of routine member service calls to the office.
Have any large unions with tens of thousands of members implemented eMembership?
Yes. SEIU Local 500 uses eMembership to run electronic ratification votes across 20,000 members. A statewide SEIU local representing 35,000 school employees used eMembership to execute a large-scale compliance outreach campaign. ILWU Local 13 implemented eMembership to replace multiple legacy systems and saw a 40% reduction in member service calls within 12 months.
Do these case studies cover eMembership's member-facing tools as well as staff tools?
Yes. Several success stories focus specifically on member-facing features including the Member App and Portal for self-service access, electronic voting for contract ratification, and electronic signatures for compliance document collection. Others focus on staff-side tools such as dispatch management, case tracking, and automated dues processing.
Is eMembership used by unions outside the United States?
Yes. CUPE Local 4070, part of Canada's largest union, uses eMembership to manage cabin crew members across multiple airlines. The platform supports unions in both the United States and Canada.
How do I learn whether eMembership is a fit for my union?
The process starts with an introductory call where Winmill reviews your local's current systems, requirements, and goals. If eMembership is a good fit, the next step is a Discovery Project that confirms scope, cost, and implementation schedule before any commitment. You can schedule an intro call at emembership.winmill.com/intro/.
“We had a system that really didn’t work for a union. We wanted to move from an accrued-based accounting system into more of a cash-basis system. Our old software couldn’t handle that. It was a nightmare. We evaluated three companies; eMembership just seemed so user-friendly. Reporting was simple. Winmill made the transition—a really intense and rigorous process—easy. There has never been a time when I wasn’t able to get in touch with someone. Everything has been so easy. It simplifies my life. And the online portal is such a convenience to our members. And Winmill continuously reaches out and follows up, including when new modules come out. I really appreciate that. It’s been awesome.”
”Winmill has always accommodated our every need and has proven to be flexible enough to meet our demands. When Maryland became a right-to-work state, we were impressed by Winmill’s ability to quickly deploy electronic signatures for membership cards, as well as online voting for contract ratification. Winmill hasn’t simply met our requirements, they’ve helped us improve our business.”