Are you interested in having more say in your workplace and learning how to build power with your coworkers to win improvements at work?
Our international union, The NewsGuild, is offering an online steward training series. It’s free, everyone is welcome, and you can participate in all or part by registering at the links below.
Please note CMG is Local 30213, and you can enter your employer in the last field of the registration form.
Tuesday, October 24 | 9 – 11 p.m. ET / 6 – 8 p.m. PT | MODULE 1 – Steward Basics
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArfu2srzgpH9NrWnZbTjsYl6NcIJDkMPTi#/registration
Review the roles stewards play in our union and the best practices for having effective organizing conversations.
Tuesday, November 7 | 9 – 11 p.m. ET / 6 – 8 p.m. PT | MODULE 2 – A Workplace Organizer
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctfu6orzMuHtdQZEsqG4KAw2KW3HkOx49N#/registration
Discuss how stewards maintain effective union structures and assess power in their workplace.
Tuesday, November 21 | 9 – 11 p.m. ET / 6 – 8 p.m. PT | MODULE 3 – A Communication and Educator
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtf-qspz0oE9HxKxE_ou3MFoNFOHbsp8XQ#/registration
Learn how stewards drive the exchange of information and uphold an organizing culture throughout their union.
Tuesday, December 5 | 9 – 11 p.m. ET / 6 – 8 p.m. PT | MODULE 4 – A Problem Solver
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kce-srDIsHtQi5IBObPHGgKYuwo1LXidx#/registration
Outline how stewards turn workplace issues into organizing issues, then practice planning and evaluating collective action.
Tuesday, December 19 | 9 – 11 p.m. ET / 6 – 8 p.m. PT | MODULE 5 – A Union Representative
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsdumrrT8jGtQRLcingO-i4gXG4GRKCdo2#/registration
Build confidence in asserting your rights and contract, then role play through Weingarten and grievance meetings.
Tuesday, January 9 | 9 – 11 p.m. ET / 6 – 8 p.m. PT | MODULE 6 – Anti-Harassment Workshop
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkfumtqjIoEt3Ux3fecN9Aun8d5izZMqWI#/registration
Join the effort to improve our readiness for, and response to, harassment in our workplaces and union.