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Parliamentary Procedures Workshop – Spring 2023

Virtual Event

Running 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…

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Coalition Building 101

Virtual Event

Mondays, 4/24-5/22 via Zoom Class Description: Coalitions can be identified in many ways. They can be called community groups, organizations, or initiatives. Coalitions create an opportunity to educate and effect change by bringing together groups/individuals who support a common goal or issue. At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to determine if…

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Basic Steward Training

Virtual Event

Tuesdays, 4/25-5/23 via Zoom 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…

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Labor Arbitration I

Virtual Event

Tuesdays, 4/25-5/23 via Zoom Course Goal: To understand the arbitration process and the ways it is used in labor relations disputes. By the end of the course, participants will know how to use the grievance procedure and work with other representatives and attorneys to prepare an effective presentation before an arbitrator. Who Should Take It: Union and…

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Reviewing Your Bylaws Workshop – Spring 2023

Virtual Event

In 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 Event

We’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…

$35.00

Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Symposium

This symposium was FREE to attend due to a generous grant provided by the Catholic Health Foundation. Please note that all attendee information was kept entirely confidential. Nothing was shared outside of the Labor Guild. We plan to do a similar event next year, so please stay tuned for updates. Visit our resources page for…

Free

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The American Labor Relations System: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Virtual Event

Course Description: The American Labor Relations System: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow will explore how labor history has shaped today’s unions, as well as the challenges and opportunities unions may face in the future. Over the course of five weeks, the class will discuss key moments in labor history, how state and federal labor laws have…

$50.00
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Massachusetts Public Sector Law

Virtual Event

Course Description: In this five-session class, we will explore the basic structure of public sector labor law in Massachusetts and how to make use of other statutory remedies to be a more effective public sector union officer or activist. We will be exploring the basics of the Mass General Law statute for Collective Bargaining, going…

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Conflict Resolution

Virtual Event

Course Description: An Advanced Communications Skills workshop for union leaders and members. This workshop contains all of the elements necessary to help participants identify, understand, and correct their communication shortcomings, enabling them to become first-rate, one-on-one communicators and conflict resolvers. This interactive program addresses listening skills, feedback skills, and consensus decision-making. Students learn teamwork, problem-solving,…

$50
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Understanding, Reviewing and Amending Bylaws

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Course Description: We will review the importance and function of your union bylaws; what they should and should not include; how to review, evaluate and amend them; their place in relation to other governance policies and laws; and, when and how formal bylaw interpretations may be made. You will receive tools like a checklist of…

Virtual Event

Advanced Steward Training

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Course Description: This course will build on the skills students developed in the Basic Steward Training course by emphasizing Strategic Planning for local unions, member mobilization, and the grievance process. Students will participate in case studies to develop and enhance problem-solving techniques and member mobilization skills. To make the course more meaningful, students should bring…

$50