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, 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).
Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: Combating Bully Bosses
Participants will learn tips, tools, and forums available to address and combat bully boss behavior in the workplace.
Saturday, February 8th, 2025, 9:00am - 10:00am: New Chief Stewards
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, February 8th, 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm: New Board Members
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, February 11th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: 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 18th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: Introductory Steward
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 25th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: Knowing 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, March 4th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: 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 11th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: 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
Thursday, March 13th, 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
Thursday, March 20th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: New Employee Engagement Training
Participants will learn how to engage new employees upon hire and other organizing techniques.
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: 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, April 8th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: Combatting Bully Bosses
Participants will learn tips, tools, and forums available to address and combat bully boss behavior in the workplace.
Thursday, April 10th, 2025, 10:00am - 2:00pm: Advanced Steward Training
While we strongly recommend participants attend this training in person, we recognize that some participants may not have the flexibility to do so. For that reason, we are offering this training in a hybrid model. The In-person session will be held at the Portland Office, 525 NE Oregon St, Portland, OR 97232.
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
- Guidance in alternate complaint forums such as:
- EEOC
- BOLI
- Workers Compensation
- Requesting Disability Accommodations
- Requesting Religious Accommodations
- Requests (and Responses) for Information
Tuesday, April 15th, 2025: Introductory Steward Training
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm : Knowing 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 29th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: 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, May 6th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: 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 13th, 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, May 20th, 2025, 9:00am - 11:00am: Beyond Bias Training - Salem
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.
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, 1:00pm - 4:00pm: EEOC Training - Salem
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 27th, 2025: Introductory Steward Training
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: Knowing 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, June 10th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: 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 17th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: 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 24th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: Refresher Steward
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
Thursday, June 26th, 2025, 9:00am - 11:00am: Beyond Bias Training - Eugene
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.
Thursday, June 26th, 2025, 1:00pm - 4:00pm: EEOC Training - Eugene
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).
- 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.
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).
Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: Combating Bully Bosses
Participants will learn tips, tools, and forums available to address and combat bully boss behavior in the workplace.
Saturday, February 8th, 2025, 9:00am - 10:00am: New Chief Stewards
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, February 8th, 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm: New Board Members
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, February 11th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: 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 18th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: Introductory Steward
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 25th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: Knowing 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, March 4th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: 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 11th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: 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
Thursday, March 13th, 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
Thursday, March 20th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: New Employee Engagement Training
Participants will learn how to engage new employees upon hire and other organizing techniques.
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: 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, April 8th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: Combatting Bully Bosses
Participants will learn tips, tools, and forums available to address and combat bully boss behavior in the workplace.
Thursday, April 10th, 2025, 10:00am - 2:00pm: Advanced Steward Training
While we strongly recommend participants attend this training in person, we recognize that some participants may not have the flexibility to do so. For that reason, we are offering this training in a hybrid model. The In-person session will be held at the Portland Office, 525 NE Oregon St, Portland, OR 97232.
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
- Guidance in alternate complaint forums such as:
- EEOC
- BOLI
- Workers Compensation
- Requesting Disability Accommodations
- Requesting Religious Accommodations
- Requests (and Responses) for Information
Tuesday, April 15th, 2025: Introductory Steward Training
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm : Knowing 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 29th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: 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, May 6th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: 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 13th, 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, May 20th, 2025, 9:00am - 11:00am: Beyond Bias Training - Salem
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.
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, 1:00pm - 4:00pm: EEOC Training - Salem
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 27th, 2025: Introductory Steward Training
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: Knowing 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, June 10th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: 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 17th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: 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 24th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: Refresher Steward
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
Thursday, June 26th, 2025, 9:00am - 11:00am: Beyond Bias Training - Eugene
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.
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: Combating Bully Bosses
Participants will learn tips, tools, and forums available to address and combat bully boss behavior in the workplace.
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm:
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 16th, 2025: Introductory Steward Training
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: Knowing 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 30th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm:
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, October 7th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:00pm:
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, October 14th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:00pm:
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 16th, 2025, 10:00am - 2:00pm:
Advanced Steward Training
While we strongly recommend participants attend this training in person, we recognize that some participants may not have the flexibility to do so. For that reason, we are offering this training in a hybrid model. The In-person session will be held at the Portland Office, 525 NE Oregon St, Portland, OR 97232.
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
- Guidance in alternate complaint forums such as:
- EEOC
- BOLI
- Workers Compensation
- Requesting Disability Accommodations
- Requesting Religious Accommodations
- Requests (and Responses) for Information
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025, 9:00am - 11:00am: Beyond Bias Training
Learning Objectives for the Two-Hour Beyond Bias Workshop:
- # 1 – Increase awareness and understanding regarding the science of implicit bias;
- # 2 – Share examples of how implicit bias shows up in daily life, including the workplace.
- # 3 – Practice strategies for reducing and interrupting implicit bias.
Tuesday, October 21st, 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).
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: Combating Bully Bosses
Participants will learn tips, tools, and forums available to address and combat bully boss behavior in the workplace.
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm:
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, November 18th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: New Employee Engagement
Participants will learn how to engage new employees upon hire and other organizing techniques.