Understanding, Reviewing and Amending Bylaws
Virtual EventCourse 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…