New Orleans Troublemakers School
Event at a Glance
Event Date
Join labor activists from New Orleans and the South to strategize, share skills, and learn ways 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.
Date: Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central
Location: IATSE union hall 511 N. Hennessey St., New Orleans, LA 70119
Registration fee (covers event registration and lunch):
$55 - Registration plus a HALF OFF one-year subscription to Labor Notes
$40 - Regular registration (But scholarships available by request)
WORKSHOPS WILL INCLUDE:
- Beating Apathy
- Assertive Grievance Handling
- Running Effective Meetings
- From New Organizing to First Contract
- ...and more!
Covid policy: Given the persistence of COVID-19, we strongly encourage participants to take a rapid test before attending and stay home if you are sick (refunds available). Masking is encouraged and supported, but not required.
Make a request for accessibility services: If requested in time, we can offer childcare services and interpretation services to make it accessible to parents and folks who speak languages other than English. We also offer scholarships to waive registration for low-wage workers who may not be able to afford the fee.
Please fill out this form to indicate which service you will need to allow you to participate fully!
These services are offered free of charge to make the event as accessible as possible. If you would like to give a donation to help cover costs, you can do so on our donation page!
Want to bring a group? Have suggestions for the event? General questions? Contact Labor Notes Staff Organizer Courtney Smith at courtney[at]labornotes[dot]org or call Labor Notes at 718-284-4144.
If you register and don't receive a confirmation email, please contact our Communications Organizer Sindhu Sundar at sindhu[at]labornotes[dot]org.
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