2024 Young Workers Conference

Taking on the World… Future Leaders on the Rise!

WHEN: June 6-8, 2024 (Thursday - Saturday)

WHERE: Somerset Inn in Troy, MI

COST: $600 ($540 tuition, $60 meal fee)

Young Worker 2024 Flier

• PDF Version (for emailing & printing): Here

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2024 WORKSHOPS

1.  Print Media:  Learn fundamental print and social  media skills and strategies. These skills will prepare you  for  interfacing with  the public  and serving  on  communications  committees.  Workshop participants  team up  for  hands-on  learning  to produce the official  conference newsletter  and social   media  content in  a  variety  of  digital  formats.   Learn  campaign messaging tools and how  to stay on point during interviews. Participants are encouraged to bring a camera and laptop.

2.  Personal Finance 101:  This workshop will set the foundation for  establishing your  financial goals and understanding the financial tools needed for you to accomplish those goals. Topics  include planning for your  future, budgeting, and investing.

3.  How to Run an  Effective  Meeting  / Parliamentary  Procedure:  Running  an   effective  meeting  is  a  skill  you   can dramatically  improve  by  using  the principles  of  parliamentary  procedure. In  this  workshop, learn  and practice  the rules used to lead or participate in official union and community meetings. You are encouraged to bring your  local bylaws.

4. Understanding Contract Language: Union  contracts are the culmination of struggle and hard fought negotiations. They hold  critically important information on rights and benefits that unions have won  that you need to know.  Learn how  to read and interpret contracts so that you know  your  rights. You are encouraged to bring your  national and local contracts.

5.  Welcome to the Union!: If you  are new to the union and interested in learning how  your  union works, this workshop is for you. You will learn the basics of the union, the committees, and what language in your  contract that you should know.

6.  Empowerment  through Organizing: Are  you  passionate  about fighting  for  the rights  of yourself  and others?  Join  this workshop and learn how  to organize inside and outside of your  workplace, making positive change both on  the job and in your  community.

7.   Campaigning 101:  Getting and Staying Elected: Are you interested in running for an elected union position or political office?  This workshop will help you develop the strategies and skills needed to run  a successful campaign.

8.  Mental Health and Work-Life Balance:  Maintaining positive mental health in today’s world is a growing issue faced by many. This workshop will explore the challenges of balancing the demands of both home and work.  You will learn tools and techniques to help yourself or others overcome these challenges.

9.  Welcome to the Building Trades:  In this workshop, we welcome those in the building trades and all who  want to understand the ins and outs of how  building trade unions operate. Learn the difference between the building trade unions and other types of unions, make connections, and build  solidarity!

10. Leadership Skills:  Being an effective leader is a necessity in every aspect of our  lives. Join this workshop and learn how  to develop your  leadership skills. Empower yourself to inspire others!