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…
The Union Secretary
Virtual EventThis is a three-week course on how to effectively fulfill the duties of a Union Secretary, including the nuances and expectations of the role. The Union Secretary, the recording officer whose responsibilities are defined first in the union’s bylaws and then supplemented in Robert’s Rules of Order, is often the most underappreciated position in the…
2025 Annual Meeting
The Labor Guild 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United StatesAs a member of the Labor Guild Community, you're invited to join us at our 2025 Annual Membership Meeting. Keynote: Lisa Field, President, The Labor Guild Agenda: 2024 Recap, Elections, & What’s New for 2025 The meeting will be followed by light refreshments. Please RSVP below to let us know you are coming.
Charting & Mapping Workshop
The Labor Guild 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United StatesBuilding power in a workplace requires an effective communication structure. This training will show union leaders who do this effectively. This is called mapping or charting. It is the building block of a powerful local. Instructed By: Ashley Adams, Organizer, Trainer, Negotiator, Massachusetts Teachers Association (retired) Format: In Person at the Pastoral Center
Virtual Labor History with Dave Kowalski
Virtual Event8 Week Virtual Class: Tuesdays 2/25/25 - 4/15/25 6:00PM-8:00PM Power and Struggle This class is a staple for every union member. It is the story of Unions and Corporations and…
The Empowered Negotiator, A Collective Bargaining Workshop
Virtual Event8 Week Virtual Class: Wednesdays 2/26/25 - 4/16/25 6:00PM-8:00PM Course Description: In this class, students will learn how to create and combine all of the elements necessary to maximize your…
Mock Arbitration with Mike Loconto Esq. and Rebekah J. Smith Esq.
The Labor Guild 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United StatesPlease join us for a live, in-person workshop where you will have an opportunity to participate in a mock labor arbitration hearing. Led by two Boston-area labor arbitrators, attendees will have a chance to role-play and observe the typical stages of a hearing. These include: the arbitrator’s introduction; the opening statements from union and management…
Critical Steps to Prepare for Arbitration
Virtual EventWhen a grievance cannot be resolved by direct conversations or through the grievance process, arbitration may be necessary. Before arriving at the arbitration hearing, thorough preparation can make the hearing…
Critical Steps to Prepare for Arbitration
Virtual EventWhen a grievance cannot be resolved by direct conversations or through the grievance process, arbitration may be necessary. Before arriving at the arbitration hearing, thorough preparation can make the hearing…
Union Nominations and Elections
Virtual EventClass 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…
Premiere of “The Boston Labor Guild Still Stands Strong”
Virtual EventThe Labor Guild will be proudly presenting the Premiere of the newly created video: The Boston Labor Guild Still Stands Strong We ask that you log in 15 minutes before the event so that we may start on time.
Introduction to Mindfulness
Virtual EventRSVP/Registration is required, but the event is free to all, thanks to the generosity of the Feeley Family. Training Description: Designed to introduce participants to the concept and benefits of mindfulness as a tool for well-being. This program aims to pique interest in mindfulness and encourage further exploration. It assumes that participants have no previous…