Training
Union 101 for New Members
Group Classes Via Zoom
Thursday, January 16, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 13, 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.
Winning Past Practice Grievances
In-Person
Wednesday, December 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
Stewards should be aware of past practices in their workplace so they can defend them from erosion by management. Through a group discussion and pair exercise, experienced stewards will learn the categories of past practice, the test for determining whether they are enforceable, and if so, tips for filing grievances.
Intermediate Steward Training: Oakland Oak Street Office
In-Person
Monday, December 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
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.
Intermediate Steward Training: Chico CWA Office
In-Person
Tuesday, January 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at CWA Hall, 1009 Sycamore Street, Chico
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: Oakland Office
In-Person
Wednesday, February 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.
Deeper Dive into Weingarten
Group Classes Via Zoom
Tuesday, February 25, 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.
Basic Steward Training – Oakland 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.
Winter 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.
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