The theories, assumptions, and applications of stopwatch time study Nov 12-16 | 8:30am – 4:30pm | UW-Madison This 4 1/2-day institute provides participants with a working knowledge of the various systems used to establish a …
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Nov 13, 20, & 27 | Union steward’s training series
Nov 13, 20, & 27 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Madison Labor Temple In just three Tuesday night sessions you will sharpen and deepen your stewardship skills, improving your effectiveness as a leader. Class topics will …
Nov 17 | Women’s leadership workshop
Nov 17 | 9:00am – 4:30pm | Madison Labor Temple The Women’s Leadership Workshop will focus learning and discussion on self-advocacy in the workplace through a variety of topics such as: Individual action plans for advancement …
Dec 1 | Labor history through film
Dec 1 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | WFNHP Hall (9620 N Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI 53214) Films we will screen: The Bayview Massacre Fist Full of Lightening Mother Jones, America’s Most Dangerous Woman With Babies …
Dec 03-05 | Essentials of bargaining
Education for workplace democracy Dec 3-5 | 8:30am – 4:30pm | UW-Madison This comprehensive course provides an overview of the entire collective bargaining process. We begin with a focus on factors affecting collective bargaining outcomes. …
Dec 06-07 | Advanced bargaining tools
Education for workplace democracy Dec 06-07 | 8:30am – 4:30 pm | UW-Madison This specialized 2-day program provides a detailed, in-depth exploration of three topics: (1) costing contract proposals, (2) writing and evaluating contract language, …
Jan 14-15 | Web tools for union effectiveness
Developing streamlined internal communication systems Jan 14-15 | 8:30am – 4:30pm | UW-Madison A hands-on class, delving participants into using online resources to enhance their effectiveness. We will cover the Google Suite of applications as …
Feb 4-5 | Labor and employment law
Knowing your rights as a 21st-century worker Feb 4-5 | 8:30am – 4:30pm | UW-Madison A critical look at the current state of public and private sector labor laws, workers’ rights under the laws, and …
Feb 6-7 | FMLA & ADA
Applying and enforcing individual employment laws Feb 6-7 | 8:30am – 4:30pm | UW-Madison A comprehensive FMLA and ADA class addressing the requirements, application, regulations, and implementation of the acts. Participants will be prepared in …
Feb 25-27 | Internal organizing
Reinvigorating collective strength Feb 25-27 | 8:30am – 4:30pm | UW-Madison 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 …