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Steward Training Workshop​
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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.
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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.
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The second session is devoted to a three-hour mock negotiation, where participants put into practice the skills acquired in the first session.
