National contracts with a common employer, like UPS or the Big 3 automakers, offer workers incredible power.
But many of us are not so lucky—we work under fragmented local contracts, with little to no coordination among bargaining units even when we’re fighting the same employer.
Join us for this discussion about how unions are coordinating bargaining and even aligning their contracts to maximize leverage in negotiations.
We'll also discuss relevant takeaways for workers seeking to align contracts leading up to the UAW's call for unified action on May Day 2028. »
What kind of power does your organization currently have? What power do those in opposition to you have? What would you need to build in order to accomplish your goals?
This workshop will teach skills to analyze power in the present moment to strategically build the workers movement we need. We’ll be joined by labor educator Stephanie Luce. »
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 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern on Mondays, July 7 and July 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 »
This workshop is intended for stewards and elected officers who work closely with stewards. Please register only if this applies to you.
More unions than ever are operating under "open shop" or "right to work" conditions, particularly after attacks on federal workers. Join Labor Notes for an online workshop for shop stewards to discuss strategies to build worker power through maintaining unity, despite attempts to undercut the union. »
Photo by Matt Leichenger, member of Teamsters Local 804
Following the presidential election, CEOs are eager to use 2025 to bust our unions and divide working people like we've never seen. From public workers to the building trades to everyone striving to win their first union, we all have a ton on the line.
It's time to get organized to fight. »
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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. »
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Bringing together union members, labor activists, and local officers, a Troublemakers School is an incredible space for networking, building solidarity, and sharing successes, strategy, and inspiration. It’s a real shot in the arm for newbies and seasoned activists alike.
In these perilous times, it is more important than ever for workers to gather, share our knowledge, and build the labor movement we need to claim the world we want. »
