Training Schedule
Organizing Against Autocracy: Strategic Non Cooperation as Resistance
Virtual Training - Register Below
Unions have an important role in slowing and stopping autocrats. In this interactive training, participants will workshop ways to use nonviolent noncooperation strategically to fight authoritarianism in our schools and communities.
Presenters:
Ingrid Gunnell, Political Organizer
Jessica Hay, Campaigns Director
Grant Stover, Organizer
Engaging Members and 1-1 Conversations
Virtual Training - Register Below
Are you confused by how to talk to your coworkers about your union? Are you struggling to bring new members into your local? Have you ever wondered why existing members aren’t participating in events? One-on-one organizing conversations are the backbone of every successful union. Learn how to hold intentional conversations that produce real results at the bargaining table and beyond. This workshop and practicum will prepare leaders to recruit new members to your local and activate existing members to build union power!
Tools for Taking Action: Gripes or Grievances
Virtual Training - Register Below
Participants will discuss ways we can solve problems on the job by engaging members in coordinated actions and using the grievance procedure. This workshop introduces participants to basic grievance handling. We will cover the definition of a grievance, how to write an effective grievance, how to process and investigate a grievance, tips for meeting with management, and various other problem-solving scenarios.
Presenter: CFT Training Director, Christopher Arellano
AFT Student Debt Clinic
Upcoming dates
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