« SIUW 2007
4 Day Core Classes
2 Day Workshops
1 Day Workshops
Contact: Karen Navarro
Phone: (510) 643-0910
Email:
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Contact: Pam Tau Lee
Phone: (510) 643-7594
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1—DAY WORKSHOPS
Coalition Building / Building Regional Power.
Unions and the community often have much in common in their struggle forsocial and economic justice. Campaigns are much harder to win without both labor and community support. Learn strategiesto develop relationships, reframe union and worker issues as community issues, and create alliances for the long haul.
Violence in the Workplace — From Bullying to Assault.
Union members come face-to-face with violent situations involvingcustomers, the public, co-workers, and domestic partners. Learn the elements of workplace violence prevention.
Labor Law Update / Using the Law for Action.
Take a critical look at the current state of the law; examine ways unions canapply the law; and discuss what could be changed to make it easier for workers to exercise their rights, form unions, andbargain with employers.
Women in Non-Traditional Jobs.
This workshop is for women who work in a non-traditional job (where less than 25% arewomen) such as the building trades, or those who are considering such a job. You will hear from women who have endured incredible challenges and discuss how to work with others to tackle these issues.
Immigrant Workers in the Labor Movement.
Discuss issues facing immigrant workers, including legislative efforts. Howare these affecting immigrant workers, their families, and the labor movement? Learn techniques for education, discussion,and action in the union and workplace.
Labor “Herstory.”
The history of women in the labor movement is basically an untold story. Be inspired by the women who have come before us and draw lessons to support your actions for social and economic justice.
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