School of Labor-Management Relations
Since the Guild School’s founding in 1952, we have been committed to empowering members of the labor-management community through education and collaboration. We hope you'll join us to Learn. Share. Grow.
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Join us in Fall 2024 for our 144th term! - $75/course
One of our greatest strengths is the tremendous range, knowledge base, and diversity of our membership network. That depth of labor-relations experience is evident in the Guild’s faculty and guest speakers who present our courses and workshops each year.
- School Session 1 begins Monday, September 9, and runs through Wednesday, October 9.
- School Session 2 begins Monday, October 21, and runs through Tuesday, November 26.
- Sign up for as few as 1, or join us for all courses!
Union Power Tools
Course 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,…
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Advanced Communication Skills to Resolve Conflict
Students 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,…
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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…
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Strategies for Communicating Effectively with your Members
Effective 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…
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Advanced Steward Training
This course will build on the skills students developed in the Basic Steward Training course (offered every Spring) by emphasizing Strategic Planning for local unions, members mobilization, and problem-solving techniques…
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Social Media Use and Free Speech in the Workspace
Join 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…
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Careers in Arbitration & Mediation
Have 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…
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The Union Difference
There are many benefits to being in a union. In this video we’ll look at ways that being part of a union benefits workers - even if they don’t have a union! Want to learn more on how to start or maintain a union? Are you new to your union or bargaining and ready to learn the skills needed to succeed? To learn more, visit our website or join our School of Labor-Management relations.
Meet Our Faculty
The School’s most valued asset is our dedicated faculty, which spans the full range of labor-relations practitioners: arbitrators, attorneys, full-time union officers and educational directors, labor organizers, corporate employee relations managers, expert consultants, academics, state and federal mediators, state and federal regulatory agency staff, and more.
The generosity of our volunteer faculty allows the School to keep tuition affordable for working people.
Patti Legault-Frank
Parliamentarian and Governance Specialist
Parliamentarian and Governance Specialist
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Sheila Mayberry
Arbitrator
National Academy of Arbitrators
Arbitrator, National Academy of Arbitrators
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Elizabeth Neumeier
Arbitrator
National Academy of Arbitrators
Arbitrator, National Academy of Arbitrators
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Labor School Scholarship Application
Anybody can apply for a Scholarship for the School of Labor-Management Relations. Please submit your application as soon as possible. Scholarships are awarded based on need and amount of support received for the term.