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Past Events

Are you a K-12 educator wishing your union could be more inclusive, more militant, more democratic? If so, please join us for an introductory workshop from the United Caucuses of Rank-and-File Educators (UCORE) on Tuesday, August 27, 8:00 pm ET. UCORE 101 is for the caucus curious! Learn how your siblings in Chicago, Dallas, Seattle, Richmond, and many other cities are transforming their unions through opening up bargaining, taking on issue campaigns, running for union office, and building a bottom-up union culture. »
This workshop has three parts. We ask that you attend all of them. The sessions will be on Thursdays, August 15, 22, and 29, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern (4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Pacific). This is an online workshop and will be held via Zoom. How does racism show up in our workplaces and our unions? What are some strategies to confront it and build solidarity for a stronger, multiracial labor movement? And what can you say to union siblings who aren’t convinced racial justice has anything to do with union politics? »
As your coworkers come back from summer breaks, and your boss starts scheming for the end-of-year rush, now's the time to get organized. Secrets of a Successful Organizer is Labor Notes' core organizing training, in three sessions full of lively participatory exercises. We welcome first-timers and repeat attendees looking to sharpen their skills. These workshops are based on our widely acclaimed book Secrets of a Successful Organizer. These trainings will be held via Zoom. »
Photo credit: Jim West This workshop has limited capacity and is for stewards and elected officers who work with stewards - not staff. Please register only if this applies to you. When: Wednesday, Aug. 7 Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern (4.00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific). Where: This is an online workshop and will be held via Zoom. Cost: $10. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Leadership isn’t about taking everything on ourselves—it’s about developing others to participate, by providing the resources and opportunity. »
Cartoon by Mary Matthews, drawingdailyusa.com This workshop will be held on Tuesday, August 6, and will run from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time (4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific). This is an online workshop and will be held via Zoom. »
Photo credit: Jim West This workshop has limited capacity and is for stewards and elected officers who work with stewards - not staff. Please register only if this applies to you. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, July 24, and will run from 7.30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern (4.30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific). This is an online workshop and will be held via Zoom. »
This workshop will be held on Tuesday, July 2, and will run from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time (4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific). This is an online workshop and will be held via Zoom. »
This workshop has limited capacity and is for stewards and elected officers who work with stewards - not staff. Please register only if this applies to you. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, June 18th, and will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern (4 to 5:30 p.m. Pacific). This is an online workshop and will be held via Zoom. Past practice is one of the most powerful arguments in the union toolbox. It is also one of the most misunderstood. »

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