Workshops
Parliamentary Procedures Workshop – Spring 2023
Virtual EventRunning a meeting, or exercising your rights as a member, can be challenging. Union constitutions and bylaws typically require meetings to comply with Robert’s Rules of Order. This workshop will give chairs and members the tools they need for more effective union meetings and to be in compliance with their bylaws. Meeting minutes and recording…
Reviewing Your Bylaws Workshop – Spring 2023
Virtual EventIn the Bylaws Review Workshop, we will review the importance and function of bylaws in union democracy. You will learn to understand and evaluate your union bylaws and work with them in relation to the union’s policies and procedures. Instructed by: Patti Legault-Frank, A Consulting Parliamentarian and Governance Specialist since 1981
Union Elections Workshop – Spring 2023
Virtual EventWe’ll cover the basics of union nominations and elections and what your union needs to be in compliance. This workshop will help you assess your union’s process to assure you meet minimum standards. You will be provided with samples of bylaw language; policies; nomination and election notices; and, election ballots to assure your governance documents…
Union Meetings and Robert’s Rules of Order
Workshop Description: Running a meeting, or exercising your rights as a member, can be challenging. Union bylaws typically require meetings to comply with Robert’s Rules of Order. This workshop will give Chairs and Members the tools they need to have more effective union meetings that will be in compliance with their bylaws. Recording secretary responsibilities…
Union Nominations and Elections
Virtual EventInstructor: Patti Legault-Frank, Parliamentarian and Governance Specialist Workshop 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…
Social Media Use and Free Speech in the Workspace
Virtual EventJoin The Labor Guild's School of Labor-Management Relations for an online workshop on Social Media Use and Free Speech in the Workplace. Arbitrator Michael Loconto will moderate a discussion featuring…
Careers in Arbitration & Mediation
Virtual EventHave you ever considered becoming a workplace arbitrator or mediator but don't know how to get started? Join this free online forum sponsored by The Labor Guild on Thursday, October…
Finding Stress Relief and Connection in Challenging Times
Virtual EventThis session offers participants tools and the space to process anxiety related to current political divisions. Worrying for ourselves, our colleagues and the people we serve can manifest in ways…
Charting & Mapping Workshop
The Labor Guild 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United StatesBuilding power in a workplace requires an effective communication structure. This training will show union leaders who do this effectively. This is called mapping or charting. It is the building block…
Mock Arbitration with Mike Loconto Esq. and Rebekah J. Smith Esq.
The Labor Guild 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United StatesPlease join us for a live, in-person workshop where you will have an opportunity to participate in a mock labor arbitration hearing. Led by two Boston-area labor arbitrators, attendees will…