School of Labor-Management Relations
Events
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The Union Secretary
Virtual EventThis 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…
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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 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…
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Virtual Labor History with Dave Kowalski
Virtual Event8 Week Virtual Class: Tuesdays 2/25/25 - 4/15/25 6:00PM-8:00PM Power and Struggle This class is a staple for every union member. It is the story of Unions and Corporations and how they were formed and grew. A view of how labor struggled for fair wages and social justice from a variety of different lenses: economic,…
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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 advantages at the collective bargaining table. This includes: understanding the perception of power and its importance to successful negotiations, bargaining strategy development, bargaining table protocols,…
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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…
$75.00