Labor Education and   
Research Center

We provide education, training, events, and applied research to   
working people in Washington State.

Education

Looking to build your skills as an organizer and leader? Join us for one of our public courses! 

This Spring, the Labor Center is offering two series of public trainings open to all workers!

Building Power From Day One – Getting New Workers Involved in Your Union

South Seattle College Georgetown Campus

Thursdays, March 27, April 3, April 10 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | register

When new coworkers arrive at your workplace, what do they think about being part of a union? How can you help welcome new workers into the union, and make sure it’s a space where they want to be? In this three-part course, we’ll talk about the choice of union membership, planning and putting on effective new member orientations, and how you can organize to make your union a place that fosters participation and community.

Learn more and register here! here.

Bargaining for Workplace Power

Hybrid: South Seattle College Georgetown Campus, and Zoom

Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 6 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | register

A complete Bargaining 101 Course that covers all aspects of bold, exciting, member driven contract campaigns. Over the course of five weeks, we'll cover legal frameworks, skills at the bargaining table, planning effective participatory contract campaigns, preparing contract proposals, participatory bargaining. 

Learn more and register here.

Looking for something we’re not offering? Contact us about custom education for your union or worker-organization.

Interested in making these courses available for free to your members and/or staff? Contact us about direct billing.