Advanced Communications Skills to Resolve Conflict
Workshop Description: Students will discuss and practice the mechanics of effective and clear communications to help them become more proficient in working and relating to others. In addition, this class will boost your personal leadership skills, resulting in better interpersonal relationships by learning how to resolve, defuse, and avoid unnecessary conflict. Capable leaders are always…
Interest-Based Bargaining (IBB)
Interest-based bargaining has been around for decades with notable successes in manufacturing, education, healthcare, and utilities. Still, the process represents a different approach to bargaining that centralizes all aspects of the negotiation in joint decision-making. Learn the skills necessary to use an effective IBB approach in your next contract.
Emotional Wellness in Times of Uncertainty
Virtual Event
Organizing and Advocating Politically Around Health & Safety Issues
Virtual EventJoin the Labor Guild, MassCOSH, and the Massachusetts Nurses Association for a panel discussion about Organizing and Advocating Politically Around Health & Safety Issues.
Burning Issues: What Workers Are Facing in 2023
Virtual EventMondays, 2/27-3/27 via Zoom Class Description: We will examine one critical issue impacting workers and the workplace each week. Guest experts share the latest insights and strategies surrounding current issues. Instructor: Lisa Field is the President of the Labor Guild. She is a long-time labor and social justice activist. She is currently an Associate Director…
Drafting Contract Language to Avoid Grievances
Virtual EventTuesdays, 2/28-3/28 via Zoom Class Description: Grievances and costly arbitrations often arise from unclear contract language. Many locals and employers do not use attorneys to assist with drafting during the collective bargaining process, and sometimes disputes arise from ambiguous provisions. This process will provide you with tools to create outcomes at the table and reduce…
Collective Bargaining Negotiations
Virtual EventSpecial Workshop - Wednesdays, 3/1-4/12 via Zoom Workshop Description: Take the mystery out of the bargaining process and learn the inside game of collective bargaining negotiations. This hands-on, nuts and bolts course involves the participants in all aspects of negotiating a collective bargaining agreement. It includes lectures, educational materials, simulated bargaining sessions, strategy development, and bargaining…
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…
Coalition Building 101
Virtual EventMondays, 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…
Basic Steward Training
Virtual EventTuesdays, 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…
Labor Arbitration I
Virtual EventTuesdays, 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…