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Class description
Do you wish you had more members actively involved in the work of the union? Membership involvement is the key to union strength, whether in contract negotiations or in solving workplace issues and problems. Learn how to apply “organizing” principles and strategies to amplify engagement and communication. We will discuss how to break down apathy and disinterest to create an increased sense of collective strength. You will learn how to:
- Increase member involvement
- Have effective conversations about the union with your co-workers
- Differentiate between union “activists” and workplace “leaders”
- Build solidarity and inclusivity through your message
- Develop an action plan for making your union stronger
Includes a copy of the Labor Notes book Secrets of a Successful Organizer.
About residential institutes
Residential institutes are offered during a fall session and spring session in-person on the UW-Madison campus. The high-quality, noncredit courses are taught by university faculty and are two to five days in length.
Registration and payment
Tuition: $720 | Registration extended to o3/29!
Register by phone at 608-262-2112 or online at schoolforworkers.wisc.edu/register. Credit card payments can be made at charge.wisc.edu/schoolforworkers or send a check payable to UW-Madison to: School for Workers, 610 Langdon St., Rm 229, Madison, WI 53703
Class location and lodging
Lodging link | Room block closes: Mar 08
Residential institutes are held at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Fluno Center, located at 601 University Ave., Madison, WI 53715. A block of hotel rooms is also available for class participants to reserve at the Fluno Center. Participants are responsible for arranging their own lodging and parking. We encourage you to secure your lodging soon after registering for your class to ensure a hotel room for your stay in Madison. To reserve your room, call the Fluno Center at 608-441-7117 or go online to go.wisc.edu/fh92h4.
Cancellation policy
To receive a full refund, cancellation notification must be received 14 days before a residential institute start date. Notification can be made by calling 608-262-2112 or by emailing schoolforworkers@dcs.wisc.edu. When the enrollment criterion is not met or conditions beyond control intervene, School for Workers reserves the right to cancel the institute. If the school cancels an institute, registrants will be notified, and tuition is refunded in full; participants will be responsible for all their personal traveling arrangement costs.
Accessibility
UW-Madison provides equal opportunities in programming. If you are in need of an interpreter or have a disability and would like accommodations, contact the School for Workers office. Requests are confidential.