Online Workshop: Running for Union Office

Labor Notes and the Association for Union Democracy are co-hosting this workshop.

One of the most important tools in the rank-and-file toolbox for transforming the labor movement is running for local union office. Internal elections are one of the ways that members can present a new way forward for the union, by putting the direction of the union in the hands of the membership—even if it means challenging existing leaders to do so.

But running for union office—and winning, or losing and still building lasting networks in our locals—is not just about getting your name on a ballot. It takes mapping out your local, building support across worksites, listening to members’ issues, and building a team that can successfully lead the union.

Join Labor Notes and the Association for Union Democracy for an online workshop on Running for Union Office. We’ll discuss why, and why not, to run for office, and discuss the tools you’ll need to be successful.

You can also hear from Will Bloom, labor lawyer at Despres, Schwartz, and Geoghegan, on the topic of legal election rights.

When: Monday, Jan 5
Time: 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Pacific).
Where: This is an online workshop and will be held via Zoom.

Registration fee
$10 - Regular registration - no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Reach out if you need the registration fee waived.

If you have questions about the workshop, contact Labor Notes Organizer Joe DeManuelle-Hall at joe[at]labornotes[dot]org.

If you have issues registering or don't receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link once you register, contact sindhu[at]labornotes[dot]org.

To register: click the "Add to Cart" button below.

Group registrations: If you want to register more than one person, change the quantity of registrations in your shopping cart on the next page. After checking out, you'll be sent an email with instructions for signing up your individual group members.