Training
Basic Steward Training: Oakland Oak Street Office
In-Person
Wednesday, March 12 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
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.
Effective Grievance Writing: Vacaville
In-Person
Thursday, March 20, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Browns Valley Elementary School, 333 Wrentham Drive, Vacaville
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.
Union 101 for New Members
Group Classes Via Zoom
Thursday, April 10, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 8, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - DAYTIME SESSION
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.
Fundamentals of Costing Out: Oakland Oak Street Office
In-Person
Wednesday, April 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at SEIU Local 1021 Oakland Office, 1st Floor Conference Room - 100 Oak Street, Oakland, CA
Whether you’re heading into bargaining, organizing for change, or want to understand your employer’s budget constraints, understanding some basic math formulas and principles is key. Through a group discussion and series of exercises, this workshop will provide tools to cost out wage and health care proposals and to think strategically about how to use that data. By doing the math together, we’ll come to a greater understanding of what our contract demands should be and be better equipped to converse with our coworkers around our priorities.
Basic Steward Training: San Francisco Office
In-Person
Wednesday, April 23, 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 South, San Francisco, 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.
Basic Steward Training: Stockton Office
In-Person
Thursday, May 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at SEIU Local 1021 Stockton Office, 4226 Coronado Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204
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.
Deeper Dive into Weingarten
Group Classes Via Zoom
Tuesday, May 13, 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.
Intermediate Steward Training: San Francisco Office
In-Person
Wednesday, May 21, 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: Oakland Oak Street Office
In-Person
Wednesday, June 11, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at SEIU Local 1021 Oakland Office, 1st Floor Conference Room - 100 Oak Street, Oakland, CA
For those who already know the basics, this course looks closely at grievances and investigations, the tests of just cause, dealing with management, and the union’s right to information.
Effective Grievance Writing: San Francisco Office
In-Person
Wednesday, June 18, 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
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.
Welcoming New Hires: NEO Best Practices
In-Person
Tuesday, June 24, 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
Welcoming new hires is one of the most critical jobs for member leaders, and presenting at New Employee Orientations (NEO) is the foundation of that role. Join us to learn about the most effective methods to recruit new hires into our Union and build power in the process. This in-person class is designed for members who currently present at NEOs or members who are seeking to take on that role.
Spring 2025 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).
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: