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You Won Your Union Election, Now What?

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Course 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…

$50
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Foundations of Labor Law

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Course 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…

$50

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The Empowered Negotiator, A Collective Bargaining Workshop

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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, involving the membership, how to go about enhancing your…

$50

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Hot Topics in Workplace Disputes

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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 across the country about a wide range of issues, from the legalization of cannabis and its effect on workplace drug screening, to the rise of…

$50
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Basic Steward Training

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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 and professionally. Students will…

$50
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Union Meetings and Robert’s Rules

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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 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…

$50
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Union Nominations and Elections

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Instructor: 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…

$35

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Advanced Communication Skills to Resolve Conflict

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Students will discuss and practice the mechanics of effective and clear communication using case studies to help them become more proficient in working with and relating to others.  In addition,…

$75.00