Training Schedule

Overview

Training Schedule

Training Schedule

CFT offers a mix of in-person trainings and webinars. You can learn more about the training offered and register to attend by clicking on either the event name or “learn more about this event & register.”

About our webinars
Our webinars are presented through Zoom and you will need to register through Zoom. You will receive email confirmation of your webinar registration directly from Zoom; in a few circumstances you will register to attend on the CFT website and receive the Zoom link from CFT.

Event

Labor and the Law: The Legal Rights and Responsibilities Union Site Representatives
Webinar

Participants will discuss and practice exercising the legal rights and responsibilities of union representatives. Participants will be introduced to the concept of Duty of Fair Representation, Weingarten Rights, and an introduction to The Seven Test of Just Cause & role of worksite leaders.

Presented by CFT Training Director, Christopher Arellano

Register here!

Event

Boosting Participation: Organizing and Engaging Your Members for Greater Impact
Webinar

Want to cultivate a more active and connected membership? This webinar will dive into the core principles of organizing and engaging members effectively. We’ll explore the motivations behind why people volunteer and learn practical strategies for establishing a robust member-to-member communication network  We’ll also equip you with techniques for impactful one-on-one conversations that build trust and encourage participation, as well as effective approaches for welcoming and integrating new members into the union.

Presented by CFT Training Director, Christopher Arellano

Event

Worksite Leader Training
Costa Mesa Office

Please join us at the Cost Mesa office on July 10th at 4:00 PM for a Worksite Leader training. Dinner will be served.

  • Labor and the Law: The Legal Rights and Responsibilities 
  • Tools for Taking Action: Gripes or Grievances

Presented by CFT Training Director, Christopher Arellano and CFT Field Representative, Anthony Solis

Please register below:

Event

Tools for Taking Action: Gripes or Grievances
Webinar

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 as well as strategies for conducting successful meetings with management. 

Presented by CFT Training Director, Christopher Arellano

Register here!

Event

Worksite Leader Training
Emeryville Office

Please join us at the Emeryville office on August 16th at 10:00 AM for a Worksite Leader training. Lunch will be served.

  • Building Power for Our Members, Students, and Communities
  • Labor and the Law: The Legal Rights and Responsibilities 
  • Engaging Members and 1-1 Conversations 
  • Tools for Taking Action: Gripes or Grievances

Presented by CFT Training Director, Christopher Arellano and CFT Field Representative, Erica Williams

Please register below: