Conversations That Count

Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park Street
@ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Free class host by the South Central Federation of Labor. To have successful conversations about important issues, we need to learn to set aside “message delivery” and “persuasion” and adopt a “learning stance” that involves …

Labor Forward

Guest: TBA
Online
@ 12:00 pm

Join us on the third Wednesday of every month at noon for the Labor Forward Forum. At the forum, School for Workers faculty interview advocates of the labor/worker movement to highlight their important work, celebrate …

Collective Bargaining Institute

Register by: Nov 6
@ University of Wisconsin-Madison Fluno Center
@ 8:30 am - @ 12:00 pm

This comprehensive training program will prepare your union’s negotiating team with the knowledge and skills needed for the entire bargaining process. Participants will enjoy detailed educational presentations and engage in discussions and hands-on exercises, including a negotiations simulation.

Labor Forward

Guest: TBA
Online
@ 12:00 pm

Join us on the third Wednesday of every month at noon for the Labor Forward Forum. At the forum, School for Workers faculty interview advocates of the labor/worker movement to highlight their important work, celebrate …

Labor Forward

Guest: TBA
Online
@ 12:00 pm

Join us on the third Wednesday of every month at noon for the Labor Forward Forum. At the forum, School for Workers faculty interview advocates of the labor/worker movement to highlight their important work, celebrate …

Grievance Arbitration

Register by: Jan 29
@ University of Wisconsin-Madison Fluno Center
@ 8:30 am - @ 12:00 pm

Build the skills and confidence to represent workers effectively in grievance and arbitration proceedings through this immersive, step-by-step institute. The program culminates in a hands-on simulation where you prepare and present a case before a labor arbitrator and receive direct feedback.

Time Study

Register by: Feb 12
@ University of Wisconsin-Madison Fluno Center
@ 8:30 am - @ 12:00 pm

Learn about the diverse systems employers use to establish production targets and incentive pay standards, with practical instruction and hands-on application. Build skills to calculate and audit standards, and develop strategies to address standards-related grievances and negotiate contract language.

Labor Forward

Guest: TBA
Online
@ 12:00 pm

Join us on the third Wednesday of every month at noon for the Labor Forward Forum. At the forum, School for Workers faculty interview advocates of the labor/worker movement to highlight their important work, celebrate …

Labor & Employment Law

Register by: Mar 12
@ University of Wisconsin-Madison Fluno Center
@ 8:30 am - @ 12:30 pm

Federal labor and employment law is rapidly evolving, from constitutional challenges, to shifting interpretations, and high-profile employment cases. This institute explores recent court decisions, agency rulings, and legislative updates, equipping you with practical strategies to navigate and enforce workers’ rights.

Labor Forward

Guest: TBA
Online
@ 12:00 pm

Join us on the third Wednesday of every month at noon for the Labor Forward Forum. At the forum, School for Workers faculty interview advocates of the labor/worker movement to highlight their important work, celebrate …