Sponsored by the Harvard Trade Union Program. Topic is constituency representation on labor councils and on the state federation executive board. The Impact on Women, Communities of Color and Immigrants is the theme of this year s conference. Childcare and scholarships are available. Campaign planning and development, researching your employer, membership mobilization, allies in the community and bargaining strategies are the major topic areas to be covered.
Cost varies depending on the number of participants from a local union.
Thursday, March 1 at Suffolk Downs, East Boston. Volunteers who enjoy event planning, program layout and graphics, and doing outreach are needed for the annual dinner planning committee. A 15-week training program in Spanish for immigrant women workers to learn about their rights in the workplace and how to defend them. Topics include workplace health and safety, self-esteem, public speaking, ergonomics and much more. Childcare is provided.