Hands-On Union Training at NLC This Summer

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

“Summer is a great time for hands-on union training,” says the National Labor College, which is offering several classes that may be of interest to area union leaders, staff or members. New Union Staff (August 11-16) “is valuable for those newly appointed or elected to a full-time union staff position or who have held their position for several years and want to update and learn new skills.” Click here to register. Organizing I (September 8-13) “is an ideal course for staff new to organizing, as well as those who want to learn more about the latest strategies to grow their union.” Contract Negotiations in the Private Sector (September 8-13), explores "the unique challenges posed by private sector contract negotiations" as well as the role of the chief negotiator, from preparing initial proposals to ratifying a contract. All courses are offered at the Maritime Institute (MITAGS) in Linthicum, MD. Tuition and fees for five-day courses are $1,099. NLC’s Bonnie Ladin Union Skills Program has a full schedule of classes for fall 2013 and 2014. Plan ahead before classes fill up: Register Now For more information contact Barbara Miller at 301-4315449 or bmiller@nlc.edu.