Advanced Steward Training
Virtual EventCourse 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…
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…
Power and Struggle, The Forces That Shaped the Labor Movement
Virtual EventCourse Description: When students finish this class, they will have a good understanding of: Where Unions and Corporations came from. Our country before capitalism. How industry started in this country. How and why industry grew in the early years. Where and how holding companies began and their effects on industry, labor, the economy, and government.…
You Won Your Union Election, Now What?
Virtual EventCourse Description: This course will provide an overview of each title listed below, with each topic being covered during 1 of the 5 weeks of class: 1) Steward/ Committee member 2) Chief steward/ Committee chair 3) BOD/ Executive Board/ Trustee 4) Agent/ President/ Sect-Treasurer 5) Business Manager/ Executive Director This course will include group discussion…
Foundations of Labor Law
Virtual EventCourse Description: This class will look at the cases and statutes that molded American labor relations from the industrial revolution to the present, from conspiracies in restraint of trade to protected concerted activity and beyond. It will also look at the cases and statutes that molded American labor relations from the industrial revolution to the…
The Empowered Negotiator, A Collective Bargaining Workshop
Virtual EventCourse 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, involving the membership, how to go about enhancing your…
Hot Topics in Workplace Disputes
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to expose students to important developing issues that are facing employees and employers in the workplace today. Hear from experienced arbitrators from…
Basic Steward Training
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…
Union Meetings and Robert’s Rules
Course 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 course will…
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…
Human Trafficking Symposium
The Labor Guild 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United StatesJoin us for a FREE symposium discussing Human Trafficking and How it Affects Workers and Management. Symposium Agenda: 9:30 am: Coffee and Light Refreshments 10:00 am: Welcome and blessing from…
Conversation Corner: Domestic Violence
Virtual EventJoin us on the Labor Guild's Facebook LIVE page for our first Conversation Corner. Featuring speaker Caddie Nath-Folsom, Director of Legal Services, DOVE, Inc., Caddie will lead a discussion about…