1 - COMET

This training provides the basic knowledge of what Unions are all about; i.e., representing all workers in the electrical construction industry and how that enables us to negotiate better wages, benefits and working conditions, while providing signatory contractors the ability to bid projects on a level playing field.

Tuesdays

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

June 10, September 12,
November 14 or December 2

Saturday

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

January 1 or April 11

(One class, six available dates)

Instructor: Local 46 Staff

2 - Code of Excellence

The Code of Excellence is a program designed to bring out the best in our members and demonstrate to our customers/employers that IBEW members perform the highest quality and quantity of work; utilize their skills and abilities to the maximum; and exercise safe and productive work practices.

Tuesdays

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

March 14, May 9, June 10
or October 10

Saturday

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

December 2 or December 12

(One class, six available dates)

Instructor: Local 46 Staff

3 - Building More Inclusive Unions

This class will provide an overview of how Unions have historically met challenges and will help future leaders to identify strategies and develop skills to effectively advocate for workers of the 21st Century.

Saturday

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

February 11.

Instructor: David Alexander

5 - Legislative & Political

Learn the value of Union membership involvement in the political process. This class will discuss how PAC’s operate and how to participate in Building Trades & Labor Councils, lobbying and voter turnout.

Saturday

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

September 23

Instructors: Local 46 Staff

6 - Representation

This class will provide an introduction to the knowledge and skills needed by the IBEW staff in the area of representation including aspects of contract administration, fair representation, and Weingarten Rights.

Saturday

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

March 25

Instructor:

Darby Frye

7 - Intro to Organizing

This class will look at the basics of Organizing including new members, internal organizing of rank and file members, retention and the value of community coalitions.

Saturday

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

March 11

Instructor: David Alexander

9 - Effective Communication & Parliamentary Procedures

This class will discuss and practice specific techniques and strategies for effective one-on-one communication in a union environment, including active listening, delivering clear messages, and giving useful feedback. The class will also include a basic intro to Parliamentary Procedures

(AKA Roberts Rules of Order).

Saturday

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

April 29

Instructor:

Darby Frye

10 - Grievance Handling

This class provides an overview of the different types of grievances, the filing and processing of grievances, the investigation, dispute resolution, arbitration and mediation.

Saturday

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

September 9

Instructor: Dave Campbell

11 - Operations of the Local

This class is an overview of the IBEW it’s branches, laws and policies, duties of officers, processing of new members, dues, withdrawals, retirements, overview of finances and internal operations, including dispatch and the laws of operating a hiring hall.

Saturday

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

May 20

Instructor: Local 46 Staff

12 - Advanced Organizing

This class will look at techniques, strategies, unfair labor practices, salting, elections and the National Relations Board.

Saturday

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

June 3

Instructor: David Alexander

13 - Trust Funds & Trustee Duties

An overview of how the Taft-Hartley Funds operate. Apprenticeship rules and the administration of the local JATC. The laws, duties and service providers of the Health and Welfare and Pension funds. The Trustee duties, responsibilities and resources available.

Saturday

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

November 4

Instructor: Local 46 Staff