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Stewards' Workshop: Assertive Grievance Handling

July 15, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT
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. Fighting grievances isn’t only about how well you argue your case. It’s also about organizing members to build pressure on management. This workshop will focus on how to win creatively without going to arbitration—or sometimes without even filing a grievance. »

Secrets of a Successful Organizer (Online Series)

July 29, 2026, 7:30 pm EDT
You've been talking to your co-workers, and they say they feel overworked, underpaid, and increasingly pressured by productivity quotas and the ever present threat of discipline. How do you fight for better? Secrets of a Successful Organizer is Labor Notes' core organizing training, in three sessions full of lively participatory exercises. We welcome first-timers and repeat attendees looking to sharpen their skills. »

Past Events

General Registration Closed: The Labor Notes 2026 Conference: June 12-14

A banner image made of up multiple images from the Labor Notes 2024 conference and worker actions. The text reads, "Labor Notes Conference, June 12 - 14, 2026, Chicago."
June 12, 2026, 9:00 am CDT
General Registration is Closed! Watch our livestreamed sessions! The Labor Notes Conference is the biggest gathering of rank-and-file union activists, union reformers, and all-around troublemakers out there. Due to extraordinary demand this year, we're almost at capacity and have had to close general registration. WHEN: Friday, June 12, 2026, 9 a.m. to Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 3 p.m. WHERE: Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois »

Get Ready for the 2026 Labor Notes Conference

May 28, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT
The largest gathering of the troublemaking wing of the labor movement is right around the corner! If you're registered for the 2026 Labor Notes Conference in Chicago from June 12-14, join us for this free online event this month to help you prepare. When: Thursday, May 28 Time: 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time (5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific) Where: This is an online workshop and will be held via Zoom (sign up to receive the link) Registration: Free »

Workshop: What to Do When Your Union Breaks Your Heart

May 5, 2026, 7:30 pm EDT
Cartoon by Mary Matthews, drawingdailyusa.com 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. In this workshop, we’ll talk about how to organize with your fellow union members to recommit to your union, and to change the culture into one where leaders respect and serve the members. »

Workshop: Winning a Strong Contract Parts I & II

April 14, 2026, 7:30 pm EDT
What's the secret of winning a strong contract? Hint: You won't find it at the negotiations table! Save the date for a two-part workshop from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern on Tuesdays, April 14 and 21, on how to build a successful contract campaign and harness the power of the rank-and-file membership to win the strongest possible contract. ASL interpretation will be provided for this workshop series. Registration fee $15 - Regular registration »

Stewards' Workshop: Dealing With Difficult Supervisors (April 2026)

April 13, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT
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. »

Workshop: What to Do When Your Union Breaks Your Heart

March 17, 2026, 7:30 pm EDT
Cartoon by Mary Matthews, drawingdailyusa.com Open Bargaining Can Heal Your Broken Union Heart 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. »

Stewards' Workshop: Investigating Grievances

March 16, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT
Photo credit: Jim West 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. The workshop will be held on Monday, March 16, and will run from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Pacific). This is an online workshop and will be held via Zoom. »

Labor Educator Training: Secrets of a Successful Organizer

March 6, 2026, 9:00 am EST
Build your teaching and facilitation skills! Join the Washington Labor Education and Research Center and Labor Notes for a two-day educator training to build skills running participatory organizing trainings in your own organization. When: Friday, March 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: South Seattle College Georgetown Campus Costs: Registration will be $50 per person and will include coffee and lunch. »

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