Short Courses & Workshops
Designed for union leaders,
staff and activists, these courses and workshops present union skills
in a concentrated format. Taught by instructors with first-hand experience
in labor relations, courses are offered in a variety of formats and
lengths. Workshops run two to three hours in length. Case histories,
simulations, and up-to-date materials give participants the chance
to
learn new skills and refine old ones.
The courses listed below are offered one or more times
a year, depending on schedules and enrollment. Classes meet in the
morning
and evening, are held at the Wayne State campus unless otherwise noted.
For additional information or to schedule classes at your
facility, contact Gayle Hamilton 313-577-2191, av6012@wayne.edu.
To take these and other skills courses as part of a full
certificate program, check out the Labor
School. To arrange special on site skills and strategy courses for
your union, click here
Saturday Training Series
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
This introductory class is designed for those who want to learn the
basics of parliamentary procedure. Fee: $35 (Box lunch will be provided.)
- Learn to prepare effective motions
- Understand the order and kinds of motions
- Practice skills and strategy
PPR1 Saturday, March 14, 9am – 3pm
UNIONS AND THE INTERNET
This two-session class is for union advocates who want to help build
their union through effective use of Internet tools and resources.
Both sessions will be taught in computer lab. Fee $35 each session
(Box lunch provided each day.)
The first session will
review effective communication over the Internet, including analysis
of union web sites and other "cyber-communication" methods.
- Evaluate what makes for a good union web site
- Review how unions use the Internet effectively
The second session with focus on how to locate and use needed information
on labor, government, business, and university web sites.
- Resources for bargaining & grievance handling
- Research your employer & the political scene
INT 1 Saturday, May 2, 9am-3pm, Undergrad Lib.
INT 2 Saturday, May, 9, 9am - 3pm, Undergrad Lib.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Whether you are a union negotiator or simply want a better understanding
of this important process, this two-session class provides practical
skills and knowledge related to contract negotiations. You must attend
both sessions. Fee: $70 (Box lunch provided each day.)
- Learn to prepare effective motions
- Developing contract proposals
- The legal framework of bargaining
- Bargaining strategy and table tactics
CB1 Saturday, March 28, 9am-3pm & Saturday, April 4, 9am - 3pm
ADVANCED NEGOTIATION SKILLS:
COSTING-OUT THE CONTRACT
Union negotiators must be able to estimate the cost of any proposed
change to the collective bargaining agreement. This class will show
you how. Fee: $35 Box lunch provided.
- Calculate total cost of wages
- Compare changes benefit proposals
- Evaluate roll-up costs
- Calculate the cents-per-hour of proposals
COC1 Saturday, April 18, 9am - 3pm
ADVANCED NEGOTIATION SKILLS:
INTEREST-BASED BARGAINING AND CONTRACT CAMPAIGNS
Union negotiators must be able to adapt their strategies to fit
the needs of the day. This one-day class covers two ends of the
spectrum: where labor and management focus on constructive negotiations
and problem solving, and where the union uses rights and power
strategies to get management to bargain constructively. Fee: $35
(Box lunch provided.)
IBCC1 Saturday, April 25, 9am - 3pm
Four to Seven Week Courses
A class may be closed if filled & may be canceled
if enrollment is low, therefore to ensure your spot, please register
at least 2-weeks before the beginning of the class.Cancellation fees
will be charged to those who cancel after the 1st class.
Communicating with Members and the Public
This six-week class develops an understanding of how effective communication
can strengthen the union. Students will produce different kinds of
documents while practicing skills with each other. Fee: $60.
- Improve your personal communication skills
- Design engaging newsletters & flyers
- Use the Internet effectively
- Plan for workplace networks & surveys
- Prepare to work with the Press and the Media
COM1 Tues., 6:30pm-9pm, 2/24 - 3/31
COM2 Sat., 9:30am-12pm, 2/28 - 4/4
Workshops
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER FMLA
This workshop provides an overview of the Family and Medical Leave
Act, including changes effective January 16, 2009. Fee: $15
- Employer and employee responsibilities
- Intermittent leave, medical certification
- Military provisions and other new revisions
YFML1 Wednesday, April 1, 6:30pm - 9pm
Grievance Handling Workshops
Fees: Saturday workshops are $35, (includes box lunch). Wednesday
workshops are $25 for two evening sessions).
What Every Grievance Handler Should Know
- Union rights in the workplace
- Responsibilities of a steward
- What is a grievance?
WEGH1 - Sat., Feb. 21, 9am-3pm
WEGH2 - Wed., Feb. 18 & 25, 6:30pm-9pm
WEGH3 - Sat., June 6, 9am-3pm
Investigating, Writing and Presenting Grievances
- Effective investigation techniques
- Rights to employer information
- Grievance presentation skills
IWPG1 - Sat., Feb. 28, 9am-3pm
IWPG2 - Wed., Mar. 4 & 11, 6:30pm-9pm
IWPG3 - Sat., June 13, 9am-3pm
Using Arbitration Standards in Grievance Preparation
- Develop skills as an advocate
- Analyze disciplinary cases
- Prepare effective arguments
UAS1 - Saturday, March 7, 9am-3pm
How to Register
You have several options to register:
1. Contact us at the numbers below
2. Download a registration form
in pdf format and mail the complete form to us.
If you are using UAW-Big Three tuition benefits you can go to the
program's websites here. Please
note that you must have your tuition application approved before classes
begin.
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For more information:
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Call: (313) 577-2191
Fax: (313) 577-7726
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