School of Labor-Management Relations
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The Empowered Negotiator, A Collective Bargaining Workshop
Virtual Event8 Week Virtual Class: Wednesdays 2/26/25 - 4/16/25 6:00PM-8:00PM Course Description: In this class, students will learn how to create and combine all of the elements necessary to maximize your…
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Critical Steps to Prepare for Arbitration
Virtual EventVirtual EventWhen a grievance cannot be resolved by direct conversations or through the grievance process, arbitration may be necessary. Before arriving at the arbitration hearing, thorough preparation can make the hearing more efficient, and hence less costly, and ensure that the arbitrator has the record necessary to make a sound decision. In this class we will…
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Union Nominations and Elections
Virtual EventVirtual EventClass Description: We’ll cover the basics of union nominations and elections and what your union needs to be in legal compliance. This workshop will help you assess your union’s process to assure you meet all minimum standards, and provide you with tools like a checklist of considerations and requirements and sample bylaw language, policies, nomination/election…
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Basic Steward Training
Virtual EventVirtual EventVirtual Tuesdays 9/9/25-10/7/25- Course Description: This course will cover the basic duties and responsibilities of a Shop Steward. Building your skills by emphasizing strategic planning for local unions, member mobilization, recording documentation, and the grievance process. Students will participate in case studies to develop and enhance problem-solving techniques to navigate through daily issues swiftly and…
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Understanding, Reviewing, and Amending Bylaws
Virtual EventVirtual EventVirtual Wednesdays- 9/10/2025-10/8/2025- Your Union Bylaws - Do they really say what you think they say on important issues: who is the ultimate authority in the union; who gets to interpret the bylaws when it’s necessary; when does custom or past practice matter; what happens when your bylaws are silent on a potentially-divisive issue, what…
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Union Meetings and Robert’s Rules
Virtual EventWhether you want to become a more effective and respected Chair, or a more confident and impactful participant, we’ll put Robert’s Rules Order to work to achieve more effective and…
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Sold Out-Advanced Steward Training
Virtual EventThis course will build on the skills students developed in the Basic Steward Training course by emphasizing Strategic Planning for local unions, members mobilization, and problem-solving techniques and member mobilization…
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Basic Steward Training with Deb Sullivan
Virtual EventThis 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…
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Building Union Strength Through Conflict Resolution with Ed Watt
Virtual EventDuring 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…
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Union Power Tools and Media Skills with Ashley Adams
Virtual EventThis 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…
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Drafting Contract Language to Reduce Grievances with Mike Loconto
Virtual EventPurpose 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…
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The American Labor Relations System: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow with Dan Fogarty
Virtual EventTogether, 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…
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