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 process in …
Upcoming Classes
Preparing for Bargaining | 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 way that …
Essentials of Union Leadership | Asynchronous online institute
What should every union leader know – whether they are an officer, a board member, a committee member, or a union member who simply wants to know how their union functions? This 100% online class …
Collective Bargaining Workshop | Community class
A workshop sponsored by MALC Young Workers Committee Join us for a workshop to familiarize yourself with the basics of collective bargaining. We will learn about the bargaining process, what happens at and away from …
Internal Organizing | Residential institute
A residential institute A crucial educational program for any union – especially those seeking to adapt to “open shop” or “Right to Work.” Reinvigorate your union with successful strategies and fundamental principles for membership engagement. …
Grievance Arbitration | Residential institute
A residential institute Develop the tools and knowledge to be an effective union rep during the grievance and arbitration processes. This institute will prepare students to investigate, write, and present grievances, plus draft and present …
Financial Officer Training | Residential institute
A residential institute Designed specifically for union financial officers including new treasurers, financial secretaries, trustees, and other union officers, the program covers regulations from the U.S. Department of Labor as well as record-keeping best practices …
20th Century Labor History | Online institute
An online asynchronous institute History can provide critical lessons for today. Through the exploration of recent labor history, learn not only the ‘what’ but the ‘how’ and ‘why’ unions and workers’ rights have evolved to …
The National Labor Relations Board and the Changing Law | Online institute
An online live classroom The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) interpretation of the Act (NLRA) typically changes through proceedings brought before them and through federal rulemaking. We will examine the Board’s recent cases and rulemaking …
School for Workers converts previously scheduled fall programs to online institutes
School for Workers is committed to the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff. In response to the current developments with the pandemic and recognizing the barriers it creates for students across the …