Remember, our governments are one way to implement collective action, but not the only way.

You negotiate for higher wages. (Including by finding a higher paying job elsewhere.)
Your union negotiates for higher wages.
Your government should negotiate for higher wages.

You do right for the environment.
Your unions, friend groups, and community organizations do right for the environment.
Your government should do right for the environment.

When any level fails, it is time to build up the other levels.

No, I have no idea how to organize a soccer game, let along a union or community organization.