School of Labor-Management Relations

This is a three-week course on how to effectively fulfill the duties of a Union Secretary, including the nuances and expectations of the role. The Union Secretary, the recording officer whose responsibilities are defined first in the union’s bylaws and then supplemented in Robert’s Rules of Order, is often the most underappreciated position in the…

This 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 skills. To make the course more meaningful, students should bring their own ideas for discussion. It is a prerequisite that students have completed the Basic…