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Where: On Zoom
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Running effective meetings is a key part of building a strong union! But do your union meetings drag on too long? Does it feel like the same people are always talking? Is not enough getting done? Are the meetings just plain boring? Well, you are not alone! In this workshop we will discuss how to run effective meetings. Learn how to create a strong agenda, stay on task, get real work done, and make the experience enjoyable in the process!
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Where: On Zoom with The NewsGuild of New York
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NewsGuild stewards are the backbone of our union, defending their coworkers when they are needed most. In this workshop we will review how stewards can use their special rights and protections to effectively advocate for their coworkers in investigatory interviews. We will also discuss how to handle supervisors who are trying to put you off or trip you up.
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Where: On Zoom with The NewsGuild of New York
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Building power by regularly engaging in collective action is the goal of our union. Winning grievances is one tool we can use to build this power. This participatory workshop will discuss how to evaluate workplace problems to find which ones are ripe for organizing and how to take effective group action to confront a problem, involve members, and build union power. REGISTER HERE!
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Where: On Zoom
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In this workshop we will learn about how these bullies abuse power, but we'll focus on how we can uplift attitudes, skills, and strategies to fight back. You will be able to go back into your own workplace with more clarity, confidence, and plans for taking effective action with your co-workers.
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Where: On Zoom
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Every union member should know the basics of labor law and how to use it. This training provides activists with an introduction to labor law—the rights provided to workers, how those rights are enforced, and how to spot some of the ways that employers will bend and break the law to try and undermine our collective power.
This workshop is facilitated by Gay Semel, retired attorney who previously worked at Region 2 of the NLRB and was District Counsel for District 1 of CWA for more than 30 years.
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Where: On Zoom
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Review best practices for handling grievances and how to avoid common pitfalls, mistakes and traps in our latest online workshop for Guild stewards. Experienced Teamster business agent and labor educator Richard DeVries will use a true-to-life scenario to explore the highs and lows of grievance handling as a shop steward or business agent.
This is a 90 minute workshop.
When:
Where: On Zoom with The NewsGuild of New York
Details:
NewsGuild stewards are the backbone of our union, defending their coworkers when they are needed most. In this workshop we will review how stewards can use their special rights and protections to effectively advocate for their coworkers in investigatory interviews. We will also discuss how to handle supervisors who are trying to put you off or trip you up.
When:
Where: On Zoom with The NewsGuild of New York
Details:
Building power by regularly engaging in collective action is the goal of our union. Winning grievances is one tool we can use to build this power. This participatory workshop will discuss how to evaluate workplace problems to find which ones are ripe for organizing and how to take effective group action to confront a problem, involve members, and build union power. REGISTER HERE!
