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 the following  subjects: Creating a vibrant communications network, and the one-on-one communications  necessary for effective outreach and recruitment. Listening skills Fighting like a boxer: training,…

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 language. Many locals and employers do not use attorneys to assist with drafting during the  collective bargaining process, and sometimes disputes arise from ambiguous provisions.…

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 collective bargaining Rules and strategy for both bargaining and administering a union contract The challenges and opportunities facing American labor relations today and into the…