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Online Workshop: Organizing for Health & Safety

September 22, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT
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. »

Donor Event: Hear What’s New at Labor Notes

October 8, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT
Two years into the second Trump administration, rank-and-file union members are fighting an extraordinary effort by billionaires to consolidate power. Members of the Labor Notes network—nurses, auto workers, Amazon warehouse workers and drivers, federal workers, teachers, members of the building trades, grocery and meatpacking workers, and many others—are going out on strike, building mass demonstrations, strategizing in democratic spaces, and revitalizing their unions. Hear from some of them at this call for current and aspiring Labor Notes donors! »

Denver Troublemakers School

October 17, 2026, 9:00 am EDT
A Troublemakers School is an incredible space for networking, building solidarity, and sharing successes, strategy, and inspiration. We’re excited to bring together Colorado union members, labor activists, and local officers who are fighting creatively and building solidarity against union-busting bosses and politicians. Both new and seasoned activists can build their skills through practical workshops, and hear from workers on the front lines of recent struggles. »

Workshop: What to Do When Your Union Breaks Your Heart

October 18, 2026, 7:30 pm EDT
Cartoon by Mary Matthews, drawingdailyusa.com There was both heartbreak and lots of hot blood in the veins at the August Convention of the National Association of Letter Carriers, where fed up members raised demands and rallied union siblings to democratize the NALC. According to letter carrier Margo O'Neill of Branch 352 in Des Moines, Iowa, “The number one takeaway is that the times in the NALC, they are a-changing." »

Stewards' Workshop: Building a Stewards Network

October 22, 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. Stewards are the backbone of the union! Learn how to build a strong steward structure that helps workers use their on-the-job power to fight the boss. We'll cover topics that include: -Building and sustaining a steward network -Holding steward meetings -Recruiting and training new stewards (and developing existing ones) ...and more! »

Secrets of a Successful Organizer (Online Series)

October 26, 2026, 7:00 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. »

Workshop: Winning a Strong Contract Parts I & II

December 7, 2026, 7:30 pm EST
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 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern on Mondays, December 7 & 14, 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 »