
Attention all MNA members!
Here is a list of Free Labor Education Programs that we are offering to our members in 2025-2026.
Please take a minute to explore the educational offerings that best suit your bargaining unit needs and personal leadership learning goals.
Core Programs offered quarterly.
Intro to Rep/Grievances 101
Intro to Rep/Grievances 102
Introduction to an Organizing Conversation – 2 part program
Bargaining Basics
Building a Basic Contract Campaign
Role(s) of Union Officers, Representatives and Committee Members
Intermediate Programs offered up to twice a year.
Costing A Contract
Presenting a Grievance, A case study
Why Politics Matters and how to talk about it.
Unionism history
Mapping to build power in your unionized work place.
Topic Focused Labor Education Programs
| Bargaining Focus: Bargaining Basics, Introduction to Contract Bargaining Campaigns, Costing Your Contract. Role(s) and Responsibilities of Union Officers, Representatives and Committee Members. | Organizing Focus: Organizing Basics, Identifying Leadership and Mapping Your Worksite. Role(s) and Responsibilities of Union Officers, Representatives and Committee Members. | Representational Focus: Roles and Responsibilities of Union Officers, Grievance Handling 101 & 102, Practice Presenting a Grievance (case study & roleplay) |
Programs are offered Virtual Live Via Teams
To register for any of these events: sign in to the MNA App/events section or sign in to the website https://mna.yourassociation.org and click the CE Programs/Events button.
For questions or for nonmembers to register, please contact Dayana Ocasio, 781-830-5723 or Liz Chmielinski, 781-830-5719
Events
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Labor School: Bargaining Basics: Ready, Aim, Win
Live Virtual via TeamsVirtual EventDescription: Strong contracts don’t happen by chance; they’re built through strategy, engagement, and collective action. This workshop covers the fundamentals of effective bargaining, from building a strong foundation to surveying... Read more »
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Labor School: When Workers Take Action: Rules and Tools for Effective Pickets and Strikes
Live Virtual via TeamsVirtual EventDescription: What does it take to run a strong, effective picket or strike? This workshop covers the essential rules, legal considerations, and strategic planning needed to take collective action with... Read more »
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Labor School: When Workers Take Action: Rules and Tools for Effective Pickets and Strikes
Live Virtual via TeamsVirtual EventDescription: What does it take to run a strong, effective picket or strike? This workshop covers the essential rules, legal considerations, and strategic planning needed to take collective action with... Read more »
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Labor School: From Numbers to Power: Understanding the True Cost and Value of Your Proposals
Live Virtual via TeamsVirtual EventDescription: Behind every contract proposal is a story about priorities, resources, and power. This workshop helps demystify the numbers—breaking down how to understand the real cost of proposals, evaluate employer... Read more »