Training Calendar

today Wed, Apr 15, 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.

tomorrow 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.

tomorrow 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.

tomorrow 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.

Tue, Apr 21, 3:00 PM EDT

Labor 2026 Spring Blitz: Data & Tools Training

Washington, DC

**Get ready for the Spring Blitz!** This training will walk you through the data processes and tech tools you'll need to hit the ground running as part of the AFL-CIO's Labor 2026 Spring Blitz program. By the end of this session, you'll be able to: - **Build your Blitz list** using LAN - **Record completed volunteer shifts** in VIP/Pilot Light - **Access self-guided trainings** to become a campaign lead for Spoke (peer-to-peer texting) and ScaleToWin (autodialing) - **Find support and additional training resources** when you need them Whether you're jumping into canvassing coordination, volunteer tracking, or digital outreach, this training gives you the foundation to use these tools with confidence.

Labor 2026 Spring Blitz: Data & Tools Training

Tue, Apr 21, 4:00 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).

Wed, Apr 22, 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.

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.

Thu, Apr 30, 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.

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.

Wed, Jul 22, 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, 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.

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.