History & Power of Labor - 10/3/26
Reviews working-class & labor history since the Civil War focusing on key labor struggles, the 1894 Pullman Strike; organizing in mining & textile industries; growth of trade unions; rise of the CIO & autoworker sit-down strikes; impact of McCarthyism; & expansion of public sector unionization.

Labor & Employment Law - 10/24/26
Covers basics of labor & employment laws every union activist should know, & reviews the laws, agencies that administer them, & the effectiveness/weaknesses of the laws & their enforcement.

Steward Training - 11/7/26
How to investigate, screen, write, & negotiate a grievance; interview grievant & witnesses; roles of a steward; 7 principles of just cause; & legal rights of stewards. We will discuss several common grievance areas, & practice resolving grievances.

Collective Bargaining - 12/12/26
Addresses legal obligations to bargain, mandatory & permissible subjects of bargaining, types of bargaining relationships & styles of bargaining, & takes you through multiple stages of labor negotiations.

Economics of Work - 1/9/27
Examines day-to-day & long-term social conditions & worker rights. How much power do you have as a worker in the US? Analyzing how the system works will position you for better strategy & tactics in organizing. Topics include the growth of “right to work” laws, gig work, & automation.

Internal Organizing - 2/6/27
Discusses ways to educate, organize, & mobilize your members. Includes collective action; confronting & overcoming internal divisions; one-on-one conversations w/ apathetic or anti-union members; organizing contract campaigns; & organizing in support of bargaining for the common good.

Media Matters - 3/6/27
Provides interactive instruction on building your media strategy. Includes building your message; writing a press release & letters to the editor; talking to the press; creative & impactful social media strategies.