Online Workshop: Running for Union Office

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 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.

When: Monday, May 19
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
$25 - Registration plus a HALF OFF one-year subscription to Labor Notes
$10 - Regular registration

Consider adding a half-price subscription to the Labor Notes magazine to your registration (usually $30/year, but $15/year for workshop attendees who register with the half-price subscription)!

Choose the "$25 - Registration with half-price subscription" option in the drop down menu below to add the yearly subscription to the Labor Notes magazine with a half-price discount.

To register for just the workshop without adding a subscription to the Labor Notes magazine, choose the "$10 - Registration" option.

Registration is $10 - 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 Organizers Lisa Xu at lisa[at]labornotes[dot]org and 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.