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.
Thursday, December 12th, 2024, 6:00pm - 7:30pm:
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, January 7th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm:
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.
Saturday, January 11th, 2025, 9:00am - 10:00am:
New Presidents & Vice Presidents Training
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, January 11th, 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm:
New Secretary & Treasurer Training
This training is for newly elected secretaries only. This training will help participants familiarize themselves with the duties and responsibilities of the office.
Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm:
Knowing 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
Thursday, January 21st, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm:
Filing a Grievance Training
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, January 23rd, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm:
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, January 28th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm:
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
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, 9:00am - 11:00am:
Beyond Bias Training
Learning Objectives for the Two-Hour Beyond Bias Workshop:
- 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.
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, 1:00pm - 4:00pm:
EEOC Training
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).