Trainings

• All members will need to have an email address and access to Zoom through a computer or your phone.
• Registration links for each training, please also provide a cell phone number and approve a text reminder.
• Have an idea for a training? Let us know what you'd like us to cover in future trainings.

Tuesday, October 14th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:00pm: 

Refresher Steward Training

This virtual refresher steward training is designed for the seasoned steward, focusing on the following topics

• CBA UPDATES
• POLICY UPDATES
• STEWARD CHECK-INS
• COMMON WAGE & HOUR DISPUTE ISSUES
• EXPLORATION OF ALTERNATIVE FORUMS FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES
• CIVIL RIGHTS STATUTE UPDATES

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Tuesday, October 16th, 2025, 10:00am - 2:00pm: 

Advanced Steward Training

While we strongly recommend participants attend this training in person, we recognize that some participants may not have the flexibility to do so. For that reason, we are offering this training in a hybrid model. The In-person session will be held at the Portland Office, 525 NE Oregon St, Portland, OR 97232.

Advanced Steward training will cover more complex topics for seasoned stewards. Topics will include:

• Grievance & Arbitration
  • ERB Decisions
  • Citing Case Law
  • Evidence & Exhibits
  • Witness Prep
• Guidance in alternate complaint forums such as:
  • EEOC
  • BOLI
  • Workers Compensation
  • Requesting Disability Accommodations
  • Requesting Religious Accommodations
• Requests (and Responses) for Information

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Tuesday, October 21st, 2025, 9:00am - 11:00am: Beyond Bias Training

Learning Objectives for the Two-Hour Beyond Bias Workshop:

• # 1 – Increase awareness and understanding regarding the science of implicit bias;
• # 2 – Share examples of how implicit bias shows up in daily life, including the workplace.
• # 3 – Practice strategies for reducing and interrupting implicit bias.

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Tuesday, October 21st, 2025, 1:00pm - 4:00pm: EEOC Training

Participants will explore workplace protections, protected classes, and steps for filing discrimination complaints, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; and with Oregon's Bureau of Labor Industries (BOLI).

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Tuesday, October 28th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: Combating Bully Bosses

Participants will learn tips, tools, and forums available to address and combat bully boss behavior in the workplace.

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Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: 

Reasonable Accommodations and the ADA Act

This training will focus on reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Participants will gain knowledge and tools used while assisting members who are navigating the requests for reasonable accommodations. Participants will also be provided information on local and regional ADA resources.

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Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: New Employee Engagement 

Participants will learn how to engage new employees upon hire and other organizing techniques.

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