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Have you just been appointed as a delegate from your union to the Area Labor Federation? Been a delegate for a while, but want a refresher on our work? Sign up for a delegate orientation today. We offer online and in-person trainings. In-person trainings usually happen the evening of the monthly delegates meeting, so you can learn what it means to be a delegate and then dive into your first meeting! If you have any questions, or need an orientation session outside the scheduled times, email the Field Organizer at organizer@wmalf.org! 

Union stewards are the first line of defense for union members! Learn the basics of being a union steward from fellow union members in the Area Labor Federation’s introductory training. Explore key topics like Weingarten rights, Just Cause principles, fighting grievances, and more! Over the course of the day-long training we will cover: An organizing approach to addressing workplace issues and building union power. Weingarten rights and other legal protections for union stewards and workers. Filing information requests and investigating potential grievances Just Cause Principles and writing a strong grievance and more... This training will be led by members of the Western MA Area Labor Federation's Education Committee, bringing decades of practical experience in union organizing. Our training programs are open to members of any union. We believe that when we bring members of different unions together, we can learn from each other and build skills. About the Western MA Area Labor Federation The Western Massachusetts Area Labor Federation is a coalition of more than 60 local unions from across Western Massachusetts dedicated to building power and a better world for all working people. We bring together workers and leaders from different unions, trades, and towns to build a stronger and more unified voice for the more than 50,000 union members and the hundreds of thousands of non-union workers across Western Massachusetts. The WMALF brings people together, turns union members out in solidarity with each other’s fights, makes political endorsements, gets out the vote, and helps coordinate multiple union campaigns. We are committed to working together to build grassroots power, coordinating work on common campaigns, and pooling our resources to maximize the Labor Movement’s effectiveness throughout Western Massachusetts.

Learn the basics of organizing for a stronger contract! This training will cover: Organizing your members to support your contract campaign Assessing the needs of your membership Basics of bargaining The rights and responsibilities of management in bargaining Escalating series of actions and applying pressure during the bargaining process This training will be led by members of the Western MA Area Labor Federation's Education Committee, bringing decades of practical experience in union organizing. Our training programs are open to members of any union. We believe that when we bring members of different unions together, we can learn from each other and build skills.

Join us for a training on using UNION POWER to address discrimination and harassment in the workplace. We'll cover: Types of discrimination Burden of Proof State and Federal Enforcement Role of Collective Bargaining Agreements Grievance Handling Organizing Approaches There will be an hour-long lunch break. A microwave and refrigerator are available on site.  This training will be led by members of the Western MA Area Labor Federation's Education Committee, bringing decades of practical experience in union organizing. Our training programs are open to members of any union. We believe that when we bring members of different unions together, we can learn from each other and build skills.