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…
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 Father Marc Fallon, the Labor Guild’s Executive Director Quick remarks from Guild President Lisa Field Keynote Speaker: Stacy, an experienced, informed advocate, will give an…
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…
Basic Steward Training
Virtual EventCourse 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…
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…
Union Power Tools
Virtual EventCourse Description: This class shows union leaders how to build a strong fighting union. Specifically, we cover the topics of charting (also known as “mapping”), running action-oriented and effective meetings, leadership recruitment and development, and how to stage union-building fights in a way that incrementally increases the group’s ability to fight and win – much…
Advanced Communication Skills to Resolve Conflict
Virtual EventStudents 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, this class will boost leadership skills, resulting in better interpersonal relationships by learning methods on how to resolve, defuse, and avoid unnecessary conflict. Effective leaders…
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…
Memorial Mass 2024
Bethany Chapel 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, United StatesMake An In Memoriam Donation Opening Hymn: Amazing Grace, Glory & Praise #614 First Reading: Wisdom 3:1-9 “Chastised, yet greatly blessed.” Responsorial Psalm: The Cry of the Poor, Glory &…
Strategies for Communicating Effectively with your Members
Virtual EventEffective communication between union leadership and the membership is a critical piece of building a strong labor movement. This course will examine current practices, communication resources, the pitfalls of ineffective communication, and provide a template to develop your own effective communication plan. Goal: Develop a detailed plan for communicating effectively with your membership, management, and…
2024 Cushing-Gavin Awards Celebration
IBEW Local 103 Function Hall 256 Freeport St #1, Dorchester, MA, United States
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…