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Steward Training Workshop
This two class eight-hour program delivered by the Institute for Labor Studies & Research is designed to refresh and/or familiarize union officers and stewards with the legal rights and responsibilities in representing bargaining unit members.
Upon completion of the workshop, participants will leave with a working knowledge of their collective bargaining agreement.
The workshop covers topics such as effective leadership, organizing your membership, the Duty of Fair Representation, Weingarten rights and grievance handling.
UPCOMING WORKSHOP DATES!
MARCH 7, 2026 9AM - 1PM & MARCH 14, 2026 9AM - 1PM
Register by February 27th by filling out the interest form
Negotiation Training Workshop
This two-session program prepares negotiation committee members to develop, cost, and present proposals.
In the first session, participants are exposed to the steps necessary for successful negotiations.
The second session is devoted to a three-hour mock negotiation, where participants put into practice the skills acquired in the first session.
