Union Skills Certificate Programs
Are you passionate about improving workers' rights and driving meaningful change in the workplace? Our comprehensive Union Skills Certificate Programs are designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to become an effective labor advocate. Programs will focus on union stewards training and the basics of collective bargaining.
Enroll today to transform your career and contribute to a more equitable work environment.
CURRENT LABOR AND UNION TRAINING PROGRAMS
Basics of Collective Bargaining and Negotiations
Did you ever wonder what actually happens at the bargaining table? This program prepares you for contract negotiations by focusing on what the bargaining process is usually like. New officers, E-Board members, stewards and others who are new to bargaining will benefit from this session. Other interested parties are welcome.
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Preparing for Bargaining: Legal Foundations of Bargaining
Wednesday, October 9, 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET via Zoom -
Roles and Responsibilities in the Bargaining Process
Wednesday, October 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET via Zoom -
The Bargaining Process, continued
Wednesday, October 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET via Zoom
Those who complete all 3 sessions will earn a certificate from MSU. (Missed sessions cannot be made up.)
Instructors: Michelle Kaminski and Dan Hamilton
Investment: $185 - total includes all three sessions
LABOR AND UNION TRAINING PROGRAMS RETURNING IN 2025
Stewards and Activists Training
Are you a new steward, or someone who wants to be a steward someday? Or, do you just want to learn more about how unions work? This 3-session training is for you. You'll learn about the grassroots level of union representation, and a little bit about the labor movement overall.
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The Role of the Steward
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Know Your Contract: Grievance Handling
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The Labor Movement and American Society: Past, Present, and Future
Those who complete all 3 sessions will earn a certificate from MSU. (Missed sessions cannot be made up.)
Instructor: Michelle Kaminski
Interested in more training opportunities for your union leaders & activists?