This two-day introductory workshop is intended for beginning union researchers and graduate students interested in working in labor. The training provides participants with an introduction to the concepts and methodologies of union campaign research. Participants will become familiar with library and field research tools that are used in organizing and collective bargaining campaigns. They will see how research can support organizing campaigns, and they will used public records to research actual employers in the context of a strategic campaign.
Participants will be trained by Ian Lewis of UNITE HERE, Stephanie Rosenfeld of AFSCME Local 3299, and Carol Zabin and Nari Rhee of the Labor Center.
June 18-19, 2008
Cost: $350 (covers materials, instruction, morning refreshments and lunch)
For more information contact: Angelique Agloro
(510) 643-0910
Strategic Campaigns
This five-day workshop is for organizers and negotiators, who will enter the workshop with a problem and emerge with a workable plan for launching a campaign to win victories for members and the union.
July 21-25, 2008
Application deadline is June 27, 2008.
Application form will be posted soon.
For more information contact: Cheryl Brown
(510) 642-1851
Financial Skills Workshop
Two-day workshop for union leaders with responsibility for managing union funds. It is also suitable for department directors who have responsibility for large budgets. We encourage decision-makers to attend with staff who are responsible for financial duties.
Thursday and Friday, December 4-5, 2008
Time: 9:00-4:00pm
Location: 2521 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94720
For more information contact:
510-643-7048
Media Skills Workshop
A two-day workshop for union communications directors, leaders, and organizers who carry out media work. Features lessons in creating a communications strategy, developing and practicing effective media messages and learning the nuts and bolts of public relations.
Thursday & Friday, February 28-29, 2008
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
2521 Channing Way, Berkeley
Cost: $300
