Training Calendar

today Tue, Mar 24, 1:00 PM EDT

Blitz Script Training

This interactive workshop is for leaders, activists and staff from labor federations that are participating in the April 2026 Blitz. The workshop will review script content, provide a chance to discuss best practices for conversations on doors and phones, and allow participants to practice how to make the scripts their own.

today Tue, Mar 24, 4:00 PM EDT

Frontline Solidarity: Immigration Tools for Organizers and Activists

The mass deportation agenda is a deeply anti-worker agenda that hurts workers, unions, and the economy. This session will provide participants with information to navigate the escalating attacks on immigrant workers and discuss resources available for unions and organizers.

tomorrow Wed, Mar 25, 11:00 AM EDT

Common Sense Economics and Artificial Intelligence

This workshop will explain the basics of how AI and technology impact workers, how tech billionaires impact the economy, and how together union members can build an economy that works for all people.

tomorrow Wed, Mar 25, 4:00 PM EDT

Union Peacekeeper & Observer Training

Learn how to lift up the safety and effectiveness of nonviolent actions like marches or rallies, and how de-escalate and document disruptions or enforcement activities.

Thu, Mar 26, 2:00 PM EDT

DAIR Training: LAN 102

In this training, learners will be able to: - Cut turf from a walk list in LAN - Create list numbers for canvassers to use in MiniVAN - Commit MiniVAN data to LAN - Review canvassing data in LAN

Fri, Mar 27, 12:00 PM EDT

Leadership and Labor History

Let's examine key moments in history to inspire and analyze our own situations as a country, a labor movement, or as individual leaders. This interactive conversation works best if you are at a computer.

Fri, Mar 27, 3:00 PM EDT

An Overview of the Labor in the Pulpit Program

The Labor in the Pulpit program places union speakers in Christian faith congregations to deliver brief presentations on the relationship between faith and labor during the Labor Day weekend period. This training offers an overview of the program, reviewing all of the elements of the program from identifying and recruiting congregations, to preparing effective presentations. It is especially beneficial for state federation leaders, area and central labor council staff, and affiliates who are new to the program, as well as those who have previously participated and are looking to strengthen their programs. The program is designed to provide an entry point for federated bodies to the faith community in their jurisdictions. Labor in the Bimah for Jewish congregations and Labor in the Minbar for Muslim congregations will also be discussed.

Mon, Mar 30, 3:00 PM EDT

Campaign Integrity

In this workshop we will identify the ways in which bad actors use campaigns to try to discredit the labor movement and discuss how to maintain professionalism in our interactions with fellow staff, volunteers and members.

Tue, Mar 31, 5:00 PM EDT

Debriefing for Effective Voter Contact

Debriefing turns every canvass or phonebank into a learning lab that improves contact numbers, message discipline and leadership development. For Zone Leads and campaign leadership, practice the core skill of guiding short, structured conversations that surface what happened at the doors and turn it into better voter contact next time.

Tue, Apr 7, 4:00 PM EDT

Canvass Safety and Effectiveness

In this workshop for Zone Leads and Canvass Coordinators, learn how to set up an effective labor walk from start to finish. Participants will walk through key steps like creating packets, training volunteers, and using digital tools to track outreach. We will also cover best practices for lifting up the safety and security of canvassers.

Thu, Apr 9, 5:00 PM EDT

Volunteer Recruitment

This workshop will support anyone responsible for building a deep volunteer base for their union or federation. Learn about the most effective methods and messaging for moving union members to take action. Create a plan for moving key volunteers from low commitment tasks to high commitment tasks. Finally, understand the turnout cycle and what steps you can take to make sure volunteers follow through.

Mon, Apr 13, 3:00 PM EDT

Debriefing for Effective Voter Contact

Debriefing turns every canvass or phonebank into a learning lab that improves contact numbers, message discipline and leadership development. For Zone Leads and campaign leadership, practice the core skill of guiding short, structured conversations that surface what happened at the doors and turn it into better voter contact next time.

Thu, Apr 16, 12:00 PM EDT

AFL-CIO Internal Audit Training for Trustees- Federating Fundamentals

This training is for financial officers and trustees of AFL-CIO State Federations, Central Labor Councils, Area Labor Councils and Area Labor Federations. In this training we will review a step-by-step procedure for conducting a trustee audit.

Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 PM EDT

Effective Worksite Political Programs

This interactive workshop for Zone Leads and Local Union Coordinators will help you create a plan to engage workers around important issues ahead of the midterm elections. Learn what worksite programs should include and how to measure success. Troubleshoot barriers to building a worksite program, and discuss concrete ideas for getting more union members involved.

Thu, Apr 16, 7:00 PM EDT

AFL-CIO Internal Audit Training for Trustees- Federating Fundamentals

This training is for financial officers and trustees of AFL-CIO State Federations, Central Labor Councils, Area Labor Councils and Area Labor Federations. In this training we will review a step-by-step procedure for conducting a trustee audit.

Fri, Apr 24, 3:00 PM EDT

Organizing Labor in the Pulpit

This webinar will help you jump start the Labor in the Pulpit program in your federated body jurisdiction. It will focus on identifying Christian faith congregations, list making, sending invitations to congregations, following up on the invitations and all the steps you need to take to recruit congregations for union speakers during the Labor Day weekend period. This webinar is designed for federated bodies who would like to begin the program and for those who would like to expand an already existing program. Anyone who wants to advance the Labor in the Pulpit program in their jurisdiction is encouraged to attend. Labor on the Bimah for Jewish congregations and Labor in the Minbar for Muslim congregations will also be discussed.

Wed, May 6, 6:00 PM EDT

Governance 101 for AFL-CIO Federated Bodies - Federating Fundamentals

In this training, we will review governance basics for AFL-CIO Federated bodies, including AFL-CIO Rules Governing for State Federations, Central Labor Councils, and Area Labor Councils, financial reporting requirements, and the AFL-CIO Ethical Practices Code. This training is for AFL-CIO federated bodies and AFL-CIO staff only.

Mon, May 18, 2:00 PM EDT

AFL-CIO Code of Conduct Designee Training

In this training we will review basics about the AFL-CIO Code of Conduct and Anti Discrimination & Anti Harassment Policy and best practices for Code of Conduct Designees.

Mon, May 18, 7:00 PM EDT

AFL-CIO Code of Conduct Designee Training

In this training we will review basics about the AFL-CIO Code of Conduct and Anti Discrimination & Anti Harassment Policy and best practices for Code of Conduct Designees.

Wed, May 20, 1:00 PM EDT

AFL-CIO Financial Officers Training- Federating Fundamentals

In this training, we will review financial requirements, financial reporting, setting internal controls and best practices for fiscally sound AFL-CIO federated bodies (State Federations, Labor Councils, Area Labor Councils, Area Labor Federations)

Wed, May 20, 7:00 PM EDT

AFL-CIO Financial Officers Training- Federating Fundamentals

In this training, we will review financial requirements, financial reporting, setting internal controls and best practices for fiscally sound AFL-CIO federated bodies (State Federations, Labor Councils, Area Labor Councils, Area Labor Federations)

Thu, May 21, 3:00 PM EDT

Organizing Labor in the Pulpit

This webinar will help you jump start the Labor in the Pulpit program in your federated body jurisdiction. It will focus on identifying Christian faith congregations, list making, sending invitations to congregations, following up on the invitations and all the steps you need to take to recruit congregations for union speakers during the Labor Day weekend period. This webinar is designed for federated bodies who would like to begin the program and for those who would like to expand an already existing program. Anyone who wants to advance the Labor in the Pulpit program in their jurisdiction is encouraged to attend. Labor on the Bimah for Jewish congregations and Labor in the Minbar for Muslim congregations will also be discussed.

Thu, Jun 18, 7:00 PM EDT

Budgeting for AFL-CIO Federated Bodies- Federating Fundamentals

This training will focus on developing a budget and utilizing it to track and analyze income and spending. We will also focus on how a budget can be a helpful tool during times of crisis.

Tue, Aug 4, 7:00 PM EDT

AFL-CIO Internal Audit Training for Trustees- Federating Fundamentals

This training is for financial officers and trustees of AFL-CIO State Federations, Central Labor Councils, Area Labor Councils and Area Labor Federations. In this training we will review a step-by-step procedure for conducting a trustee audit.

Wed, Sep 30, 2:00 PM EDT

AFL-CIO Code of Conduct Designee Training

In this training we will review basics about the AFL-CIO Code of Conduct and Anti Discrimination & Anti Harassment Policy and best practices for Code of Conduct Designees.

Wed, Sep 30, 7:00 PM EDT

AFL-CIO Code of Conduct Designee Training

In this training we will review basics about the AFL-CIO Code of Conduct and Anti Discrimination & Anti Harassment Policy and best practices for Code of Conduct Designees.

Thu, Dec 3, 2:00 PM EST

AFL-CIO Code of Conduct Designee Training

In this training we will review basics about the AFL-CIO Code of Conduct and Anti Discrimination & Anti Harassment Policy and best practices for Code of Conduct Designees.

Thu, Dec 3, 7:00 PM EST

AFL-CIO Code of Conduct Designee Training

In this training we will review basics about the AFL-CIO Code of Conduct and Anti Discrimination & Anti Harassment Policy and best practices for Code of Conduct Designees.