Trainings
Training Schedule
- All members will need to have an email address and access to Zoom through a computer or your phone.
- Registration links for each training, please also provide a cell phone number and approve a text reminder.
- Have an idea for a training? Let us know what you'd like us to cover in future trainings.
Tuesday, February 10th - 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Reasonable Accommodations and the ADA Act
This training will focus on reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Participants will gain knowledge and tools used while assisting members who are navigating the requests for reasonable accommodations. Participants will also be provided information on local and regional ADA resources.
Tuesday, February 17th - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Introductory Steward Training
An introductory course for new stewards. Topics include knowing your contract, investigatory meetings, and filing grievances. After the training, we'll be checking in with participants to answer questions, and will provide a toolkit and other opportunities for follow up training.
Tuesday, February 24th - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Navigating Your Contract Training
This is a follow-up to the Virtual Introductory Steward Training. In this next session, we will cover:
• Contract language common terms and definitions
• Getting more familiar with your contract
• Contract interpretation
Tuesday, March 3rd - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Filing a Grievance
This is a follow up to the virtual Introductory Steward Training. In this next session we will cover:
• Deciding if you have a grievance
• 5 Steps of grievance handling
• Practice and gain skills in writing a grievance
Tuesday, March 10th - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM: Investigatory Meetings Training
This is a follow up to the virtual Introductory Steward Training. In this next session we will:
• Review the role of a steward in investigatory meeting
• Review Weingarten Rights/Garrity Rights
• Cover best practices in an investigatory meeting and example meetings
Thursday, March 12th - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM: Refresher Steward Training
This virtual refresher steward training is designed for the seasoned steward, focusing on the following topics:
• CBA Updates
• Policy Updates
• Steward Check-ins
• Common Wage and Hour Dispute issues
• Exploration of Alternative Forums for Resolving Disputes
• Civil Rights Statute Updates
Saturday, March 14th - 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM: New Presidents & Vice Presidents Training Session
This training is for newly elected Local Union Presidents and Vice Presidents only. This training will help participants familiarize themselves with the duties and responsibilities of the office.
Saturday, March 14th - 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM: New Secretary & Treasurer Training Session
This training is specifically designed for newly elected secretaries and treasurers. This training will help participants familiarize themselves with the duties and responsibilities of the office.
Thursday, March 19th - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM: New Employee Engagement Training
Participants will learn how to engage new employees upon hire and other organizing techniques.
Tuesday, March 24th - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Sexual Harassment Training
At the end of this training participants will:
• Understand facts about sexual harassment
• Know how sexual harassment impacts both the worker who is the target and their co-workers.
• Explore tools used to address sexual harassment.
Tuesday, March 31st - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Reasonable Accommodations and the ADA Act
This training will focus on reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Participants will gain knowledge and tools used while assisting members who are navigating the requests for reasonable accommodations. Participants will also be provided information on local and regional ADA resources.
Saturday, April 4th - 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM: New Chief Stewards Training
This training is for newly elected Chief Stewards only. This training will help participants familiarize themselves with the duties and responsibilities of the office.
Saturday, April 4th - 12:00 AM to 1:00 PM: New Board Members Training
This training is for newly elected Board Members only. This training will help participants familiarize themselves with the duties and responsibilities of the office.
Tuesday, April 7th - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Combating Bully Bosses
Participants will learn tips, tools, and forums available to address and combat bully boss behavior in the workplace.
Thursday, April 9th - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM: Advanced Steward Training
Advanced Steward training will cover more complex topics for seasoned stewards. Topics will include:
• Grievance & Arbitration
• ERB Decisions
• Citing Case Law
• Evidence & Exhibits
• Witness Prep
• And More!
Tuesday, April 14th - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM: Introductory Steward Training
An introductory course for new stewards. Topics include knowing your contract, investigatory meetings, and filing grievances. After the training, we'll be checking in with participants to answer questions, and will provide a toolkit and other opportunities for follow up training.
Tuesday, April 21st - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM: Navigating Your Contract
This is a follow up to the Virtual Introductory Steward Training. In this next session we will cover:
• Contract language common terms and definitions
• Getting more familiar with your contract
• Contract interpretation
Tuesday, April 28th - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM: Filing a Grievance
This is a follow up to the Virtual Introductory Steward Training. In this next session we will cover:
• Deciding if you have a grievance
• 5 Steps of grievance handling
• Practice and gain skills in writing a grievance
Thursday, April 30th - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Workers Comp Training
Workplace injuries and/or illnesses can happen suddenly or over the duration of your career. While some are easy to diagnose and treat, most are not. From a simple laceration to a complex mental health condition, each claim has different requirements to be eligible for benefits.
Join Matthew Lawrence and Peter Druckenmiller of Perez-Selsky Druckenmiller Law for an in-depth discussion of your rights, your responsibilities, and the benefits you’re entitled to when injured at work.
Tuesday, May 5th - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Investigatory Meetings
This is a follow up to the virtual Introductory Steward Training. In this next session we will:
• Review the role of a steward in investigatory meeting
• Review Weingarten Rights/Garrity Rights
• Cover best practices in an investigatory meeting and example meetings
Tuesday, May 12th - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM: Refresher Steward Training
This virtual refresher steward training is designed for the seasoned steward, focusing on the following topics:
• CBA Updates
• POLICY UPDATES
• STEWARD CHECK-INS
• COMMON WAGE & HOUR DISPUTE ISSUES
• EXPLORATION OF ALTERNATIVE FORUMS FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES
• CIVIL RIGHTS STATUTE UPDATES
Tuesday, May 19th - 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM: Beyond Bias Training (In Person)
Learning Objectives for the Two-Hour Beyond Bias Workshop (Held In-Person):
• Increase awareness and understanding regarding the science of implicit bias;
• Share examples of how implicit bias shows up in daily life, including the workplace.
• Practice strategies for reducing and interrupting implicit bias.
Tuesday, May 19th - 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM: EEOC Training (In Person)
Participants will explore workplace protections, protected classes, and steps for filing discrimination complaints, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; and with Oregon's Bureau of Labor Industries (BOLI).
Tuesday, May 26th - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Introductory Steward Training
An introductory course for new stewards. Topics include knowing your contract, investigatory meetings, and filing grievances. After the training, we'll be checking in with participants to answer questions, and will provide a toolkit and other opportunities for follow up training.
Tuesday, June 2nd - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Navigating Your Contract
This is a follow up to the Virtual Introductory Steward Training. In this next session we will cover:
• Contract language common terms and definitions
• Getting more familiar with your contract
• Contract interpretation
Thursday, June 9th - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Filing a Grievance
This is a follow up to the Virtual Introductory Steward Training. In this next session we will cover:
• Deciding if you have a grievance
• 5 Steps of grievance handling
• Practice and gain skills in writing a grievance
Tuesday, June 16th - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Investigatory Meetings
This is a follow up to the virtual Introductory Steward Training. In this next session we will:
• Review the role of a steward in investigatory meeting
• Review Weingarten Rights/Garrity Rights
• Cover best practices in an investigatory meeting and example meetings
Tuesday, June 30th - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Combatting Bully Bosses
Participants will learn tips, tools, and forums available to address and combat bully boss behavior in the workplace.
Tuesday, August 25th - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM: Advanced Steward Training (In-Person, Pendleton Location)
This session will be held at the Pendleton Office, located at 308 SW Dorion Ave Pendleton, OR 97801.
Advanced Steward training will cover more complex topics for seasoned stewards. Topics will include:
• Grievance & Arbitration
• ERB Decisions
• Citing Case Law
• Evidence & Exhibits
• Witness Prep
• And More!
Thursday, August 27th - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Workers Comp Training
Workplace injuries and/or illnesses can happen suddenly or over the duration of your career. While some are easy to diagnose and treat, most are not. From a simple laceration to a complex mental health condition, each claim has different requirements to be eligible for benefits.
Join Matthew Lawrence and Peter Druckenmiller of Perez-Selsky Druckenmiller Law for an in-depth discussion of your rights, your responsibilities, and the benefits you’re entitled to when injured at work.
Tuesday, September 1st - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Reasonable Accommodations and the ADA Act
This training will focus on reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Participants will gain knowledge and tools used while assisting members who are navigating the requests for reasonable accommodations. Participants will also be provided information on local and regional ADA resources.
Tuesday, September 8th - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Introductory Steward Training
An introductory course for new stewards. Topics include knowing your contract, investigatory meetings, and filing grievances. After the training, we'll be checking in with participants to answer questions, and will provide a toolkit and other opportunities for follow up training.
Tuesday, September 15th - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Navigating Your Contract
This is a follow up to the Virtual Introductory Steward Training. In this next session we will cover:
• Contract language common terms and definitions
• Getting more familiar with your contract
• Contract interpretation
Tuesday, September 22nd - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Filing a Grievance
This is a follow up to the Virtual Introductory Steward Training. In this next session we will cover:
• Deciding if you have a grievance
• 5 Steps of grievance handling
• Practice and gain skills in writing a grievance
Tuesday, September 29th - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Investigatory Meetings Training
This is a follow up to the virtual Introductory Steward Training. In this next session we will:
• Review the role of a steward in investigatory meeting
• Review Weingarten Rights/Garrity Rights
• Cover best practices in an investigatory meeting and example meetings
Tuesday, October 6th - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Refresher Steward Training
This virtual refresher steward training is designed for the seasoned steward, focusing on the following topics:
• CBA Updates
• POLICY UPDATES
• STEWARD CHECK-INS
• COMMON WAGE & HOUR DISPUTE ISSUES
• EXPLORATION OF ALTERNATIVE FORUMS FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES
• CIVIL RIGHTS STATUTE UPDATES
Tuesday, October 13th - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM: Advanced Steward Training (In Person, Eugene Location)
This session will be held at the Eugene Office, 688 Charnelton St Eugene, OR 97401. Advanced Steward training will cover more complex topics for seasoned stewards. Topics will include:
• Grievance & Arbitration
• ERB Decisions
• Citing Case Law
• Evidence & Exhibits
• Witness Prep
• And More!
Tuesday, October 20th - 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM: EEOC Training (Virtual)
Participants will explore workplace protections, protected classes, and steps for filing discrimination complaints, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; and with Oregon's Bureau of Labor Industries (BOLI).
Tuesday, October 27th - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Combatting Bully Bosses
Participants will learn tips, tools, and forums available to address and combat bully boss behavior in the workplace.
Tuesday, November 3rd - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Reasonable Accommodations and the ADA Act
This training will focus on reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Participants will gain knowledge and tools used while assisting members who are navigating the requests for reasonable accommodations. Participants will also be provided information on local and regional ADA resources.
Tuesday, December 1st - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Workers Comp Training
Workplace injuries and/or illnesses can happen suddenly or over the duration of your career. While some are easy to diagnose and treat, most are not. From a simple laceration to a complex mental health condition, each claim has different requirements to be eligible for benefits.
Join Matthew Lawrence and Peter Druckenmiller of Perez-Selsky Druckenmiller Law for an in-depth discussion of your rights, your responsibilities, and the benefits you’re entitled to when injured at work.
Training and Resources for Stewards
AFSCME Steward Handbook
Helpful Links
- Locals and Contracts
- The Special Status of a Union Steward
- Steward's Role in Investigatory Meetings
- Knowing Your Contract Worksheet
- Common Terms Glossary
- Article about the JANUS Supreme Court Decision
Handling Grievances
Training Videos
Representing Co-Workers
- 7 Tests of Just Cause: What Are They and How Do I Use Them?
- Discipline and Discharge: Best Practices for Representing Workers
- It's Not Grievable, Now What?
- The Duty of Fair Representation
- Navigating the 5 Steps of Grievance Handling
- Weingarten Rights: What You Need to Know
Organizing