What are unions doing to respond to COVID-19? We will discuss ideas and examples for bargaining pandemic effects with employers, and for restructuring union operations to adapt to the public health emergency.
What are unions doing to respond to COVID-19? We will discuss ideas and examples for bargaining pandemic effects with employers, and for restructuring union operations to adapt to the public health emergency.
What are the new laws protecting workers during COVID-19? We will briefly review the new paid sick leave, increased unemployment benefits, direct payments and continued compensation available to workers through new federal legislation.
What are the new laws protecting workers during COVID-19? We will briefly review the new paid sick leave, increased unemployment benefits, direct payments and continued compensation available to workers through new federal legislation.
School for Workers faculty will stream live on Facebook every Wednesday at noon central time. Every week will focus on a different topic.
Past Practice Grievances | Wed, June 24 @ Noon
on School for Worker’s Facebook Page Live
Many of us have heard the term “past practice,” but what does it really mean? We will review the three types of past practice and the five criteria for judging whether a past practice is enforceable through the grievance procedure.
Our apologies but the virtual mini-session today will have to be rescheduled due to technical difficulties. We’ll keep you posted on when to expect Professor Nack’s discussion on American Health Care in the Era of COVID-19.
School for Workers faculty will stream live on Facebook every Wednesday at noon central time. Every week will focus on a different topic.
American Health Care in the Era of Covid-19 | Wed, June 17 @ Noon
on School for Worker’s Facebook Page Live
How does American health care compare to health care in other developed countries? How did American health care policy decisions, especially on the Federal level, affect how we have fared in dealing with COVID-19? We will address these questions and briefly consider implications for American organized labor.
View the graphs from the virtual mini-session here: American Health Care in the Era of Covid-19.
School for Workers faculty will stream live on Facebook every Wednesday at noon central time. Every week will focus on a different topic.
Wisconsin Worker’s Comp | Wed, June 10 @ Noon
on School for Worker’s Facebook Page Live
A brief introduction to Wisconsin State Worker’s Compensation law, highlighting the rights and obligations of employers and workers.
School for Workers faculty will stream live on Facebook every Wednesday at noon central time. Every week will focus on a different topic.
Q&A with Faculty | Wed, June 3 @ Noon
on School for Worker’s Facebook Page Live
A different virtual mini-session, you bring the questions and School for Workers faculty will be available to answer your worker rights questions.
School for Workers faculty will stream live on Facebook every Wednesday at noon central time. Every week will focus on a different topic.
Unfair Labor Practices & Bargaining Strategy | Wed, May 27 @ Noon
on School for Worker’s Facebook Page Live
Unfair labor practices related to collective bargaining are unfortunately common. We will discuss the various ways employer ULP’s may occur before and during negotiations, and how the union’s response can be part of a comprehensive bargaining strategy.
School for Workers faculty will stream live on Facebook every Wednesday at noon central time. Every week will focus on a different topic.
Civics 101 | Wed, May 20 @ Noon
on School for Worker’s Facebook Page Live
What are our rights as citizens? We will do a quick review of our system of government and representation, as well as discussing our civil liberties in a time of increased government action.
School for Workers faculty will stream live on Facebook every Wednesday at noon central time. Every week will focus on a different topic.
Finding and Developing Workplace Leaders | Wed, May 13 @ Noon
on School for Worker’s Facebook Page Live
An introduction to the methods you can use to build union capacity in the workplace in order to reduce apathy and achieve your short- and long-term goals.
School for Workers faculty will stream live on Facebook every Wednesday at noon central time. Every week will focus on a different topic.
Agency Implementations of New Protections | Wed, May 6 @ Noon
on School for Worker’s Facebook Page Live
We will explore statements and reactions of government agencies to the new federal laws passed intended to help workers. How effectively are agencies implementing new regulations during COVID 19?