School of Labor-Management Relations

This 5-week course is designed to focus on BASIC Stewards training: Expectations of a steward ~ What is a Steward anyway? What you need to have ~ Resources necessary to do the job Organizing vs Servicing ~ Attitude and approach to solution solving Your rights and obligations as a steward ~ How to deal with…

During this training, participants will: Understand the root causes, types, and effects of workplace conflict. Learn how awareness and intentional responses can shift conflict outcomes toward collaboration. Practice communication tools—such as active listening, open-ended questioning, and reflection—to de-escalate tension and strengthen relationships. Participate in small and large group exercises, culminating in a role-play based on real-life workplace…

This course will cover the basics of increasing the power of a local union as well as the skills necessary for a positive public union campaign. Specifically, we will address…

Purpose of the Course: The purpose of this course is to prepare contract negotiators to draft  effective collective bargaining proposals. Grievances and costly arbitration's often arise out of unclear contract…

Together, in this 5-week class you will learn about and discuss: Key historical moments and recurring trends in American labor relations Major labor legislation and the current legal framework underpinning…