Basic Shop Steward Training
3 sessions, 2.5 hours (7.5 hours total)
What is a union shop steward and what unique rights and responsibilities does a shop steward have?  In this course you'll learn how to level the playing field when dealing with management.  You'll learn about issue organizing - the fine art of turning isolated complaints into a common cause for action and knowing what actions are effective and when.  And you'll learn the ABC's of grievances: how to recognize one, investigate it, and write it up using the "magic words" of a successful grievance.

Note: Please plan on attending all 3 sessions.

Session 1:  Thursday, March 11, 2010
Session 2:  Thursday, March 18, 2010
Session 3:  Thursday, March 25, 2010

*Evening trainings: Dinner & Registration first half hour.