Events

Past Events

Alabama Fightback School

November 1, 2025, 1:00 pm CDT
This moment in history calls for an organized, powerful labor movement acting in solidarity to push back and fight forward for economic and racial justice. The Alabama Fightback School will bring rank-and-file workers and community members into conversation to: »

Stewards' Workshop: Just Cause (October)

October 27, 2025, 7:30 pm EDT
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. »

Workshop: What To Do When Your Union Breaks Your Heart

October 21, 2025, 7:00 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. »

Toronto Troublemakers School

October 18, 2025, 9:00 am EDT
Join labour activists from the greater Toronto area to strategize, share skills, and learn how to organize to win. Troublemakers Schools are day-long mini-conferences that cover organizing skills and highlight real-world examples of taking on the boss, and winning! Whether you're new to unions or are an experienced union activist, there's something there for you. We encourage local unions to send a group of members. »

Puget Sound Troublemakers School (October)

October 12, 2025, 9:00 am PDT
Registration is closed! This event has reached capacity. If you are part of a group that has already purchased tickets and just needs to complete the registration process, please email al[at]labornotes[dot]org for a special link to allow this. ABAJO, LA INFORMACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL. »

Milwaukee Troublemakers School

Workers gather at an APWU action
October 4, 2025, 9:30 am CDT
Bringing together union members, labor activists, and local officers, a Labor Notes Troublemakers School is a space for building solidarity, and sharing successes, strategy, and inspiration. It’s a real shot in the arm for newbies and seasoned activists alike. In these perilous times, it's more important than ever for workers to gather, share our knowledge, and build the labor movement we need to claim the world we want. »

Democratic Rights for Union Members

October 2, 2025, 8:00 pm EDT
The Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act provides union members a bill of rights, requires unions to publicly disclose certain details about their governance, and regulates union elections and trusteeships of local unions by international unions. Learn how to use the law to build rank-and-file power in your union, and how to defend that power once you’ve built it! This workshop will be facilitated by Will Bloom, labor lawyer, Despres, Schwartz, and Geoghegan. When:Thursday, October 2 »

Stewards' Workshop: Assertive Grievance Handling

September 29, 2025, 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. »

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