Coming September 2021… Most workers understand that employees at workplaces with 50 or more employees have the right to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off for either their own serious health condition …
Upcoming Classes
At the Table: The Negotiations Process | Dec 8-10, 2021
Residential Institute Your union has done its planning and preparation, and now it is time to negotiate. What does this look like? This institute will educate you about what a union does during the bargaining …
Preparing for Bargaining | Dec 6-7, 2021
Residential Institute What are the things your union needs to accomplish before you sit down to negotiate with your employer? This institute will guide you through the steps of preparing for collective bargaining in a …
Advanced Worker’s Compensation | Nov 10-12, 2021
Residential Institute Improve your skills in representing injured workers with an in-depth examination of filing claims and representing workers before administrative law judges at the DWD. This institute is intended for representatives with a working …
Introduction to Worker’s Compensation | Nov 8-9, 2021
Residential Institute This institute is intended to provide the basics of the Wisconsin State Worker’s Compensation Law. Participants will hear from faculty, representatives of the Department of Workforce Development, and attorneys specializing in representing workers. …
Time Study | Oct 4-8, 2021
Residential institute Participants gain a working knowledge of the various systems used to establish a fair day’s work as well as incentive production standards. Instruction covers the theories, assumptions, and applications of stopwatch time …
New! On-demand institutes
School for Workers is excited to announce a new, accessible, and flexible learning opportunity — on-demand institutes. What makes on-demand institutes different? On-demand institutes… Offer open, ongoing online registration. Allow participants to access the course …
Essentials for Union Stewards | On-demand
Union members know their workplaces better than anyone, and effective stewards are one of a union’s most important assets. Stewards are the eyes, ears, and embodiment of the union in the workplace. This Essentials for …
Latino Voices: State of Latinos Webinar
July 14th, 6-7:30pm (CST) School for Workers is proud to co-host Latino Voices: State of Latinos Webinar with UFCW United Latinos on July 14th, 6-7:30pm (CST). This webinar will tackle the social, political, labor, and …