Teaching Tuesdays
The Education Department is proud to present “Teaching Tuesdays” as a series of classes that USW members can attend from the comfort of their homes.
All classes are held at either 11 a.m. or 8 p.m. EST, so if you are interested in attending one of the classes please click on the time that you can attend. Sessions run for 90 minutes.
All stewards training classes will be held on the first Tuesday of each month.
We will be using Zoom to host each session. You can create a Zoom account and/or download the software here.
FEBRUARY
Feb. 4, 2025: Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Since it was signed into law, the Family Medical Leave Act has become a key tool for working people when life takes unexpected turns. This workshop will include a basic overview of important provisions of FMLA. (US Content)
8:00 p.m. EST https://uswhosting-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpc-yrqjgoHty8EH_qaBLNXD13s24ICwW0
Feb. 11, 2025: Representing Immigrant Workers: Overview of Recent Developments (Part 1)
One in five workers in the United States wasn’t born in this country. Immigrants are vital members of our communities, our workforce and our labor movement. In this session we will cover recent changes to immigration policy, how they may affect our Union siblings, and point out resources that are available to local unions. This session is one of several that the USW will offer on representing immigrant workers.
8:00 p.m. EST https://uswhosting-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/2FOEY0PFS0SEPdgQKiFEHg
Feb. 18, 2025: Representing Immigrant Workers: Overview of Recent Developments (Part 2)
One in five workers in the United States wasn’t born in this country. Immigrants are vital members of our communities, our workforce and our labor movement. In this session we will cover recent changes to immigration policy, how they may affect our Union siblings, and point out resources that are available to local unions. This session is one of several that the USW will offer on representing immigrant workers.
MARCH
March 4, 2025: Contract Language Basics/Interpreting Contract Language
What do words in a Collective Bargaining Agreement mean? Is some language better than others? In this session we will talk about some basic terms that are often used and which ones are better for different circumstances. We will also learn about the “rules of contract interpretation.”
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