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Denver Troublemakers School

October 17, 2026, 9:00 am EDT
A Troublemakers School is an incredible space for networking, building solidarity, and sharing successes, strategy, and inspiration. We’re excited to bring together Colorado union members, labor activists, and local officers who are fighting creatively and building solidarity against union-busting bosses and politicians. Both new and seasoned activists can build their skills through practical workshops, and hear from workers on the front lines of recent struggles. »

Workshop: What to Do When Your Union Breaks Your Heart

October 18, 2026, 7:30 pm EDT
Cartoon by Mary Matthews, drawingdailyusa.com There was heartbreak and hot blood in the veins at the August Convention of the National Association of Letter Carriers, where fed up members raised demands and rallied union siblings to democratize the NALC. According to letter carrier Margo O'Neill of Branch 352 in Des Moines, Iowa, “The number one takeaway is that the times in the NALC, they are a-changing." »

Stewards' Workshop: Building a Stewards Network

October 22, 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. Stewards are the backbone of the union! Learn how to build a strong steward structure that helps workers use their on-the-job power to fight the boss. We'll cover topics that include: -Building and sustaining a steward network -Holding steward meetings -Recruiting and training new stewards (and developing existing ones) ...and more! »

NYC Book Talk—Keep Going: A Guide to Organizing When It's Hard

October 23, 2026, 6:00 pm EDT
Join us for a celebration of Ellen David Friedman’s new book, Keep Going: A Guide to Organizing When It's Hard. When: Friday, October 23 Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Woodbine NYC; 414 Broadway, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10013 »

Secrets of a Successful Organizer (Online Series)

October 26, 2026, 7:00 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. »

Serie de Capacitaciones: Secretos de un Organizador Exitoso

November 5, 2026, 7:30 pm EST
¡Inscribase al final de esta página! ¿Está interesada en organizar sus compañeros de trabajo? ¿Quiere solucionar problemas que ve a su alrededor? Tal vez a usted o a un compañero de trabajo le ha ocurrido algo injusto y quiere hacer algo al respecto? Para nosotros, eso significa organizarse. »

Stewards' Workshop: How to Have a Good Meeting

November 18, 2026, 8:00 pm EST
This workshop is intended for stewards and elected officers who work closely with stewards. Please register only if this applies to you. Chances are that we've all been to a bad meeting. One person talked the whole time, the meeting ran way too long, people left with no clearer sense of what to do about their workplace problems, and so on. But meetings don't have to be this way. Meetings can be a way for shop stewards to bring their co-workers together to build strength in their fight against the boss—when they're run effectively. »

Workshop: Winning a Strong Contract Parts I & II

December 7, 2026, 7:30 pm EST
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 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern on Mondays, December 7 & 14, 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 »

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Past Events

Donor Event: Hear What’s New at Labor Notes

October 8, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT
Two years into the second Trump administration, rank-and-file union members are fighting an extraordinary effort by billionaires to consolidate power. Members of the Labor Notes network—nurses, auto workers, Amazon warehouse workers and drivers, federal workers, teachers, members of the building trades, grocery and meatpacking workers, and many others—are going out on strike, building mass demonstrations, strategizing in democratic spaces, and revitalizing their unions. Hear from some of them at this call for current and aspiring Labor Notes donors! »

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 21, 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. »

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. »

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! »

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 »

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: 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. »

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