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Workshop: Winning a Strong Contract Parts I & II

September 2, 2026, 7:00 pm EDT

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 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern on Wednesdays, September 2 and 9, 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 »

Online Workshop: Bargaining Fundamentals

August 27, 2026, 7:00 pm EDT

Learn how to skillfully navigate contract negotiations! Join other bargaining committee members at this crash course covering legal frameworks, common terminology, drafting proposals, democratic practices in bargaining, and other tips and strategies. Everyone is welcome: from first-time negotiations team members to experienced bargainers who want a refresher. When: Thursday, August 27 Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern / 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Where: Online via Zoom Registration: $10 »

Workshop: What to Do When Your Union Breaks Your Heart

August 18, 2026, 7:30 pm EDT

Cartoon by Mary Matthews, drawingdailyusa.com Español a continuación. 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: Thinking Like an Organizer

August 10, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT

This workshop is intended for stewards and elected officers who work closely with stewards. Please register only if this applies to you. Join Labor Notes for an online workshop for shop stewards on “thinking like an organizer.” This workshop is based on this article of the same name. Shop stewards are the face of the union for most members - the people members see day to day, and rely on for everything from basic questions about the job to handling complicated grievances. »

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. »

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. »

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

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 »

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