Week of Events
Power and Struggle, The Forces That Shaped the Labor Movement
Power and Struggle, The Forces That Shaped the Labor Movement
Course 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?
You Won Your Union Election, Now What?
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…
The Empowered Negotiator, A Collective Bargaining Workshop
The Empowered Negotiator, A Collective Bargaining Workshop
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…
Foundations of Labor Law
Foundations of Labor Law
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…