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Stewards' Workshop: Thinking Like an Organizer

August 10, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT
This workshop is intended for stewards and elected officers who work closely with stewards. Please register only if this applies to you. Join Labor Notes for an online workshop for shop stewards on “thinking like an organizer.” This workshop is based on this article of the same name. Shop stewards are the face of the union for most members - the people members see day to day, and rely on for everything from basic questions about the job to handling complicated grievances. »

Workshop: What to Do When Your Union Breaks Your Heart

August 18, 2026, 7:30 pm EDT
Cartoon by Mary Matthews, drawingdailyusa.com Español a continuación. If you’re a union member, unfortunately the chances are good that you’ve had your heart broken at least once by one of your own leaders. Whether you tried to get involved and there was nowhere to go, or the members got sold out, or leaders want to keep the union as their exclusive club, it can feel pretty harsh. »

Online Workshop: Bargaining Fundamentals

August 27, 2026, 7:00 pm EDT
Learn how to skillfully navigate contract negotiations! Join other bargaining committee members at this crash course covering legal frameworks, common terminology, drafting proposals, democratic practices in bargaining, and other tips and strategies. Everyone is welcome: from first-time negotiations team members to experienced bargainers who want a refresher. When: Thursday, August 27 Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern / 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Where: Online via Zoom Registration: $10 »

Workshop: Winning a Strong Contract Parts I & II

September 2, 2026, 7:00 pm EDT
What's the secret to winning a strong contract? Hint: You won't find it at the negotiations table! Save the date for a two-part workshop from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern on Wednesdays, September 2 and 9, on how to build a successful contract campaign and harness the power of the rank-and-file membership to win the strongest possible contract. Registration fee $15 - Regular registration »

Secrets of a Successful Organizer: Hudson Valley, New York

September 13, 2026, 10:00 am EDT
The bosses and billionaires are still attacking worker rights, the public good, and the well-being of our communities. Are you ready to fight back where you work, and in your community? Strengthen your organizing skills with Labor Notes' step-by-step guide to building power on the job. Join us for an IN-PERSON "Secrets of a Successful Organizer" training this September in Hudson Valley, New York! »

Online Workshop: Running For Union Office

September 15, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT
One of the most important tools in the rank-and-file toolbox for transforming the labor movement is running for local union office. »

Online Workshop: Organizing for Health & Safety

September 22, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT
Health and safety issues arise in every type of workplace. We want to keep our coworkers safe AND we want to build the power of the union. How can we do both at the same time? In this workshop, we'll hear from workers who turned the tables on their boss by getting coworkers involved in fights around health and safety issues. Participants will also identify good health and safety issues to organize around, and tackle sample scenarios. »

Stewards' Online Workshop: Dealing With Difficult Supervisors

September 24, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT
This workshop has limited capacity and is for stewards and elected officers who work with stewards—not staff. Please register only if this applies to you. As the union's most active members in the workplace, stewards can regularly find themselves in conflict with supervisors. Sometimes this is just part of the job. But sometimes, stewards come up against particularly difficult supervisors who try to undermine the union at every turn. Join Labor Notes and other stewards from a variety of industries to talk about strategies for handling bad management. »

Past Events

Secrets of a Successful Organizer (Online Series)

July 29, 2026, 7:30 pm EDT
You've been talking to your co-workers, and they say they feel overworked, underpaid, and increasingly pressured by productivity quotas and the ever present threat of discipline. How do you fight for better? Secrets of a Successful Organizer is Labor Notes' core organizing training, in three sessions full of lively participatory exercises. We welcome first-timers and repeat attendees looking to sharpen their skills. »

Stewards' Workshop: Assertive Grievance Handling

July 15, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT
This workshop has limited capacity and is for stewards and elected officers who work with stewards - not staff. Please register only if this applies to you. Fighting grievances isn’t only about how well you argue your case. It’s also about organizing members to build pressure on management. This workshop will focus on how to win creatively without going to arbitration—or sometimes without even filing a grievance. »

General Registration Closed: The Labor Notes 2026 Conference: June 12-14

A banner image made of up multiple images from the Labor Notes 2024 conference and worker actions. The text reads, "Labor Notes Conference, June 12 - 14, 2026, Chicago."
June 12, 2026, 9:00 am CDT
General Registration is Closed! Watch our livestreamed sessions! The Labor Notes Conference is the biggest gathering of rank-and-file union activists, union reformers, and all-around troublemakers out there. Due to extraordinary demand this year, we're almost at capacity and have had to close general registration. WHEN: Friday, June 12, 2026, 9 a.m. to Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 3 p.m. WHERE: Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois »

Get Ready for the 2026 Labor Notes Conference

May 28, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT
The largest gathering of the troublemaking wing of the labor movement is right around the corner! If you're registered for the 2026 Labor Notes Conference in Chicago from June 12-14, join us for this free online event this month to help you prepare. When: Thursday, May 28 Time: 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time (5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific) Where: This is an online workshop and will be held via Zoom (sign up to receive the link) Registration: Free »

Workshop: What to Do When Your Union Breaks Your Heart

May 5, 2026, 7:30 pm EDT
Cartoon by Mary Matthews, drawingdailyusa.com If you’re a union member, unfortunately the chances are good that you’ve had your heart broken at least once by one of your own leaders. Whether you tried to get involved and there was nowhere to go, or the members got sold out, or leaders want to keep the union as their exclusive club, it can feel pretty harsh. In this workshop, we’ll talk about how to organize with your fellow union members to recommit to your union, and to change the culture into one where leaders respect and serve the members. »

Workshop: Winning a Strong Contract Parts I & II

April 14, 2026, 7:30 pm EDT
What's the secret of winning a strong contract? Hint: You won't find it at the negotiations table! Save the date for a two-part workshop from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern on Tuesdays, April 14 and 21, on how to build a successful contract campaign and harness the power of the rank-and-file membership to win the strongest possible contract. ASL interpretation will be provided for this workshop series. Registration fee $15 - Regular registration »

Stewards' Workshop: Dealing With Difficult Supervisors (April 2026)

April 13, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT
This workshop has limited capacity and is for stewards and elected officers who work with stewards—not staff. Please register only if this applies to you. As the union's most active members in the workplace, stewards can regularly find themselves in conflict with supervisors. Sometimes this is just part of the job. But sometimes, stewards come up against particularly difficult supervisors who try to undermine the union at every turn. Join Labor Notes and other stewards from a variety of industries to talk about strategies for handling bad management. »

Workshop: What to Do When Your Union Breaks Your Heart

March 17, 2026, 7:30 pm EDT
Cartoon by Mary Matthews, drawingdailyusa.com Open Bargaining Can Heal Your Broken Union Heart If you’re a union member, unfortunately the chances are good that you’ve had your heart broken at least once by one of your own leaders. Whether you tried to get involved and there was nowhere to go, or the members got sold out, or leaders want to keep the union as their exclusive club, it can feel pretty harsh. »

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