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REGISTRATION FOR THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW CLOSED. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, June 20 and will run 8-9:30 p.m. Eastern (5-6:30 p.m. Pacific). This is an online workshop and will be held via Zoom. This workshop will be led by veteran unionist and labor educator Richard De Vries from Teamsters Local 705. We can learn a lot from our mistakes - and those of others. In this workshop, we'll follow a grievance from beginning to end and ask: what went right? What went wrong? We will cover the investigation, the initial hearing, and more. »
Black-and-white photo shows people marching in a New York City street, carrying signs. In the center, looking directly into the camera with a slight smile, is a Black woman with a natural hairstyle, carrying a hand-lettered sign: "Dear Black and Brown children, Your lives matter! Don't allow this corrupt system treat you otherwise! Sincerely, Your Teacher. #BlackLivesMatter"
Wow! This event is already at capacity, so we have closed registration. It's great to see so much interest. But don't worry -- this workshop will be offered on a monthly basis, so stay tuned for the July event. This workshop will be held on Thursday, June 15, and will run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time (4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pacific). This is an online workshop and will be held via Zoom. »
[Este es un mensaje bilingüe. Más abajo en español] Are you interested in organizing your co-workers? Do you want to solve problems that you see around you? Perhaps something unfair has happened to you or a co-worker and you want to do something about it? For us, that means getting organized. »
Photo: Jim West / jimwestphoto.com REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. CHECK BACK NEXT MONTH These workshops are based on our widely-acclaimed book, Secrets of a Successful Organizer. These trainings will be held via Zoom. The sessions will run Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30pm Eastern (4:30-6:30pm Pacific) on June 7, 14, and 21. We ask that you attend all three workshops in the series. »
This workshop will be held on Tuesday, June 6, and will run from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time (4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific). This is an online workshop and will be held via Zoom. »
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. WALK-IN REGISTRATIONS ARE WELCOME - BUT PLEASE EMAIL AHEAD TO joe[at]labornotes[dot]org Bringing together union members, labor activists, and local officers, a Troublemakers School is an incredible space for networking, building solidarity, and sharing successes, strategy, and inspiration. It’s a real shot in the arm for newbies and seasoned activists alike. Members who attend will get inspired. Hear speakers from the front lines of recent struggles. »
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Just cause is the keystone of the union contract, protecting members from unwarranted and excessive discipline. But many of its most important secrets have been restricted to arbitrators and labor professionals. Join Labor Notes for a Steward's Workshop on Just Cause, where we'll talk about what it is, what it isn't, and how stewards can use it to vigorously enforce the rights of members. »
Online registration is now closed, but you can still walk in on Saturday morning and register. Bringing together union members, labor activists, and local officers, a Troublemakers School is an incredible space for networking, building solidarity, and sharing successes, strategy, and inspiration. It’s a real shot in the arm for newbies and seasoned activists alike. Members who attend will get inspired. Hear speakers from the front lines of recent struggles. »

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