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Friday, December 6, 2024 @ 6pm
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Introduction to Weingarten Rights
There are many benefits to being in a union. We’ll discuss Weingarten Rights, when and how you can invoke them, and what a violation looks like. Learn about how the began, and what happens if they are violated.
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Upcoming Events
Social Media Use and Free Speech in the Workspace
Join The Labor Guild’s School of Labor-Management Relations for an online workshop on Social Media Use and Free Speech in the Workplace. Arbitrator Michael Loconto will moderate a discussion featuring…
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Careers in Arbitration & Mediation
Have you ever considered becoming a workplace arbitrator or mediator but don’t know how to get started? Join this free online forum sponsored by The Labor Guild on Thursday, October…
Read MoreCongratulations to our 2024 Cushing-Gavin Awardees!
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December 6, 2024, @ IBEW Local 103
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The collective bargaining process drives wage equality, and economic and social justice in a vibrant democracy. Since 1945, the Guild's mission has been to provide training, support, and connection through:
- Labor education, professional training, and personal development via school, workshops, forums, and conferences.
- Networking and leadership opportunities.
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School of Labor-Management Relations
The Labor Guild has continuously provided labor education since 1953.
Today, our School of Labor-Management relations hosts Spring and Fall classes at our Braintree, MA headquarters and virtually via Zoom. We hope you'll join us for an upcoming class.
Recent News & Resources
August History Blog: 1921 Matewan Massacre and the Battle of Blair Mountain
Disclaimer: These words are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the Labor Guild’s opinion. Two bloody incidences happened in West Virginia in 1921. The first was…
Read MoreLabor History Blog July 2024: The Great Railroad Strike of 1877
This month we will talk about the Great Railroad Strike of 1877, which began on July 14 and ended on August 2.There were many railroad strikes during the 1800’s. For…
Read MoreSeafood Expo with Taiwanese Fishermen Fighting for Wifi Rights At Sea
By Bruce Tran, Boyle Fellow On March 3rd, 2024, I went to an event outside the annual seafood expo at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. It is here where…
Read MoreThe Chinese Progressive Association’s 2024 Year of the Dragon Banquet
By Bruce Tran, Boyle Fellow On March 22, 2024, I arrived at the Empire Garden Restaurant in the Chinatown district of Boston for the Chinese Progressive Association’s Annual Award Dinner.…
Read MoreLabor Life Update Highlights
Explore the latest Labor Life highlights & photo galleries Video History Project On Friday, May 17th, the Guild welcomed Carol M- Rosenbaum Productions to Braintree to produce a portion of…
Read MoreCalifornia fines Amazon approximately six million dollars for alleged labor violations
A link to the Washington Post’s coverage of the allegations is below. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/06/18/amazon-fine-labor-law-california
Read MoreJune 2024 Labor History Blog: The Homestead Strike
by David Kowalski, Former Executive Director of The Labor Guild I cannot go into the Homestead Steel Strike without first setting the stage or the climate of the times. Andrew…
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September Blog: The Pullman Strike
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this blog post are those of the writer/author, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Labor Guild. There was…
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