Union Power Series

Union Power classes offer unionists and other labor activists the opportunity to develop skills, learn history and get informed about critical issues facing working families today. Bringing together activists from multiple unions and related organizations creates a dynamic learning environment in which participants share their experience and knowledge. The classes are jointly taught by Labor Center staff and one or more of our Training Associates or guest instructors. There are 4 core classes in the Union Power series: Steward Training, Organizing, Collective Bargaining, and Labor History. In addition to these core courses, two Special Topics classes will be offered each year. These might focus on specific skills like strategic research or broader subjects like economics or international labor.

The classes typically run on a Friday afternoon and all day Saturday – exceptions are noted in the schedule. Exact dates & times will be announced at least a month in advance. There is a per person charge of $125; a minimum of 10 registrants is required for a class to be run.  

All of the classes listed here will be offered at the Georgetown Campus of the South Seattle Community College, however, WE ARE A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION. LABOR CENTER PROGRAMS CAN BE BROUGHT TO COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT WASHINGTON STATE UPON REQUEST!

Union Power Schedule, 2012:

January              Shop Steward Training - Curriculum Development

June                  Organizing

July                   Labor History

September         Special Topic

November          Collective Bargaining