Teaching Tuesdays

The Education Department is proud to present "Teaching Tuesdays" as a series of classes that USW members can attend from the comfort of their homes.

All classes are held at either 11 a.m. or 8 p.m. EST, so if you are interested in attending one of the classes please click on the time that you can attend. Sessions run for 90 minutes.

All stewards training classes will be held on the first Tuesday of each month.

We will be using Zoom to host each session. You can create a Zoom account and/or download the software here.

JUNE

June 6: Just Cause

Just cause is used in labor arbitration to determine whether an employer has a valid reason for disciplining or terminating an employee. In this session, we will discuss what the tests are to meet the standard of just cause.

Click here to register for the 11 a.m. EST session
Click here to register for the 8 p.m. EST session

June 13: Administrative Officer Training, Part 2

This is part 2 of a 2-part session that discusses the roles and responsibilities of Local Union Officers.

Click here to register for the 11 a.m. EST session
Click here to register for the 8 p.m. EST session

June 20: Healthcare for EveryBody; A Teaching Tuesday Discussion (8 p.m. EST only)

Join the USW Health Care Workers Council, the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), and the USW Education and Membership Development Department for a special “Teaching Tuesday” on June 20 at 8 pm ET. This conversation will focus on how health care workers can be inclusive and compassionate when treating LGBTQ+ patients.

The panel discussion will include health care providers, including those in the mental health field, as well as patient advocates who will speak on their experiences navigating access to care.

Marginalized individuals in society are often denied access to comprehensive, high-quality health care. The LGBTQ+ community, in particular, can face unjust barriers to accessing something as simple as a yearly checkup. Discrimination, a lack of proper training, and an insufficient understanding of LGBTQ+ needs contribute to the challenges this community faces in order to live healthy lives.

Attend the June event to learn how you, as a provider, can help ensure this diverse community receives the health care they need and deserve.

Click here to register for the 8 p.m. EST session

JULY

July 11: Roles of Union Stewards

This class is part 1 of the multi-part Steward series, where we discuss what it means to be a Union Steward, the different roles we play as Union Representatives, and developing active-listening skills.

Click here to register for the 11 a.m. EST session
Click here to register for the 8 p.m. EST session