Training
Union 101 for New Members
Group Classes Via Zoom
Tuesday, July 2, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - DAYTIME SESSION – FULL
Monday, August 12, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
When it comes to understanding chapter, local, and national union structure, collective bargaining, and labor rights – the jargon can be confusing, not to mention all the misinformation about unions that are spread around. This Zoom workshop will give the nuts and bolts about what a union is, and orientation of how unions operate, and why they matter.
Basic Steward Training: Oakland Office – FULL
In-Person
Tuesday, July 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Oak Street Office, First Floor Conference Room, 100 Oak Street, Oakland, CA
Designed for new stewards, this course focuses on the rights and roles of union leaders, legal protections for stewards, problem-solving 101, and Weingarten rights.
Intermediate Steward Training: Novato Office
In-Person
Thursday, July 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at SEIU Local 1021 Novato Office, 384 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Suite 155, Novato, CA
For those who already know the basics, this course examines grievances and investigations, the tests of just cause, dealing with management, and the union’s right to information.
Intermediate Steward Training: Sacramento Office
In-Person
Monday, July 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at SEIU Local 1021 Sacramento Office, 5450 Power Inn Road, Suite F, Sacramento, CA
For those who already know the basics, this course examines grievances and investigations, the tests of just cause, dealing with management, and the union’s right to information.
Advanced Steward Training: Stockton Office
In-Person
Tuesday, July 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at SEIU Local 1021 Stockton Office, 4226 Coronado Avenue, Stockton, CA
Stewards who wish to develop their skills in putting arguments together and presenting cases are invited to attend. Intermediate Steward Training is a pre-requisite.
Effective Grievance Writing: Oakland Office
In-Person
Monday, August 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at SEIU Local 1021 Oakland Oak Street Office, First Floor Conference Room, 100 Oak Street, Oakland, CA
In this in-person class, we will identify information that should be included in a written grievance, discuss dos and don’ts for writing formal grievances, and individually practice writing. Designed for experienced stewards and/or those who have completed Intermediate or Advanced Steward classes as a pre-requisite.
Basic Steward Training: Napa Office
In-Person
Wednesday, August 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Napa Office, 1830 Soscol Avenue, Napa, CA
Designed for new stewards, this course focuses on the rights and roles of union leaders, legal protections for stewards, problem-solving 101, and Weingarten rights.
Intermediate Steward Training: San Francisco Office
In-Person
Tuesday, August 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at SEIU Local 1021 San Francisco Office, Conference Room A, 350 Rhode Island, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA
For those who already know the basics, this course examines grievances and investigations, the tests of just cause, dealing with management, and the union’s right to information.
Intermediate Steward Training: Napa Office
In-Person
Wednesday, August 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at SEIU Local 1021 Napa Office, 1830 Soscol Avenue, Napa, CA
For those who already know the basics, this course examines grievances and investigations, the tests of just cause, dealing with management, and the union’s right to information.
General Membership MRC Portal Workshop
Group Classes Via Zoom
Friday, July 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Member Resource Center leaders and staff partnered with SEIU Local 1021’s Information Technology (I.T.) Department to create the ultimate online resource. This workshop will teach members how to get the most out of the MRC Portal:
- E-Learning
- Online Resources
- Digital Resource Requests
- Event Registration
Deeper Dive into Weingarten
Group Classes Via Zoom
Thursday, August 22, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This Zoom workshop will give you the chance to learn tips and practice your role when representing members called into closed-door meetings with management through interactive exercises, a video simulation, and a discussion.
Members who took a basic steward class this past year are being invited to sharpen their skills when representing co-workers in investigatory interviews during a one-and-a-half-hour Zoom discussion.
Summer 2024 Team Leadership Classes Available (In Person And Digitally) By Appointment Only
Leadership Classes By Appointment
- New Chapter Officer Leadership Academy (designed for chapter boards where elections have recently occurred);
- Contract Campaign Training (designed for bargaining and contract action teams heading into negotiations);
- Welcoming New Hires (designed for leaders who conduct new hire orientations).
To get more information or to schedule, please email 1021TrainingCloud@seiu1021.org.
E-Learning in the MRC Portal
Independent E-Learning Classes
Members can now take online training from a computer (laptop or desktop – not phone) at their own pace – and receive a certificate once complete through our MRC Portal. All courses are available in English, Spanish and Chinese, unless otherwise noted.
These classes are: