Training Calendar

Tue, Jul 21, 4:00 PM EDT

AI: Election Protection and Deepfakes

AI threats aren’t limited to the workplace or online scams; they can also spill over into broader society. Scammers and bad actors can use AI systems to produce misinformation and election deepfakes to undermine elections and our democracy, public trust, and informed public discourse. Join us for this training session as we explore these important topics and equip you with the skills to spot election deepfakes and uncover who's behind these tactics.

Wed, Jul 22, 7:00 PM EDT

Overview of AFL-CIO Code of Conduct and Anti-Discrimination Anti-Harassment Policy Requirements

This training is for leaders and staff of AFL-CIO State Federations, labor councils, area labor federations. In this training will review the AFL-CIO Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy, Code of Conduct, requirements and best practices for implementation at state federations, labor councils, area labor federations.

Mon, Jul 27, 2:00 PM EDT

Know Your Rights: Constitutional Protections and Immigration Enforcement

The Constitution protects everyone, regardless of immigration status. In the context of escalating militarization and immigration enforcement around the county, understanding our rights is vital for working families. This session will cover the rights and protections we all have when it comes to interacting with law enforcement, including immigration agents, so we are prepared to exercise our constitutional rights at home, at work and in the community. (The material covered in this training is not meant to serve as legal advice).

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, Aug 5, 3:00 PM 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.

Thu, Aug 6, 3:00 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.

Thu, Aug 6, 6:00 PM EDT

Preparing Labor in the Pulpit Presentations

This webinar will help federated body speakers prepare their Labor in the Pulpit presentations. It will provide a sample presentation which can be used to develop your own as well as points union speakers should take into consideration when speaking before a faith congregation. All presentations should be no more than five minutes in length and in some cases may be shorter depending on the congregation. Presentations are designed to remind faith congregations about their faith group’s commitment to worker justice as well as the right of workers to organize for collective bargaining and provide a face to labor in their local community. This webinar is especially designed for any person who will be making a Labor in the Pulpit presentation or preparing others to do so. Presentations to Jewish and Muslim congregations will also be considered.

Tue, Aug 11, 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.

Tue, Aug 18, 5:00 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.

Wed, Aug 19, 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, Aug 25, 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.

Wed, Aug 26, 2:00 PM EDT

Overview of AFL-CIO Code of Conduct and Anti-Discrimination Anti-Harassment Policy Requirements

This training is for leaders and staff of AFL-CIO State Federations, labor councils, area labor federations. In this training will review the AFL-CIO Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy, Code of Conduct, requirements and best practices for implementation at state federations, labor councils, area labor federations.

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.