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This workshop is intended for stewards and elected officers who work closely with stewards. Please register only if this applies to you. Join Labor Notes for an online workshop for shop stewards on “thinking like an organizer.” This workshop is based on this article of the same name. Shop stewards are the face of the union for most members - the people members see day to day, and rely on for everything from basic questions about the job to handling complicated grievances. »
Cartoon by Mary Matthews, drawingdailyusa.com Español a continuación. If you’re a union member, unfortunately the chances are good that you’ve had your heart broken at least once by one of your own leaders. Whether you tried to get involved and there was nowhere to go, or the members got sold out, or leaders want to keep the union as their exclusive club, it can feel pretty harsh. »
What's the secret to winning a strong contract? Hint: You won't find it at the negotiations table! Save the date for a two-part workshop from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern on Wednesdays, September 2 and 9, on how to build a successful contract campaign and harness the power of the rank-and-file membership to win the strongest possible contract. Registration fee $15 - Regular registration »
One of the most important tools in the rank-and-file toolbox for transforming the labor movement is running for local union office. »
Health and safety issues arise in every type of workplace. We want to keep our coworkers safe AND we want to build the power of the union. How can we do both at the same time? In this workshop, we'll hear from workers who turned the tables on their boss by getting coworkers involved in fights around health and safety issues. Participants will also identify good health and safety issues to organize around, and tackle sample scenarios. »
This workshop has limited capacity and is for stewards and elected officers who work with stewards—not staff. Please register only if this applies to you. As the union's most active members in the workplace, stewards can regularly find themselves in conflict with supervisors. Sometimes this is just part of the job. But sometimes, stewards come up against particularly difficult supervisors who try to undermine the union at every turn. Join Labor Notes and other stewards from a variety of industries to talk about strategies for handling bad management. »