WHAT WE DO

CONFERENCES

CLCS offers six yearly conferences, most of which run from a Thursday through Saturday. Our conferences offer a variety of weekend-long workshops, keynote speakers who are leaders in the communities they represent, and opportunities for networking. All our conferences are eligible for TAP.

SYMPOSIUMS

Symposiums are free, two-hour courses offered throughout the year on a wide variety of topics, including things beyond the realm of workers rights. They are offered via Zoom and they are also recorded and archived so you can learn even if you miss the event.

SHORT COURSES

Short courses meet once a week for six weeks, with each class being 2-3 hours depending on your course. These courses are a great way to get in-depth knowledge on a specific topic. They're usually taught in-person or hybrid with a limited number of slots, so make sure to register. Short courses are eligible for TAP.

NEED US TO COME TO YOUR LOCAL?

CLCS is happy to provide in-office trainings on many topics. To schedule a training, please email clcs.info@umich.edu.

Fall Leadership 

Institute

November, 2024

Black Men in Unions 

Institute

January-February, 2025

Michigan School of Women Workers 

April, 2025

Young Workers 

Conference

June, 2025

CONFERENCES

Fall Leadership Institute

2024 Fall Leadership Institute

The Leaders of Tomorrow

WHEN: November 21-23, 2024

WHERE: University of Michigan - Dearborn's Fairlane Center North, 19000 Hubbard Drive, Dearborn MI 48126

REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION CUTOFF: November 14th, 2024

SHORT COURSES

Grievance Arbitration

October 9- November 13

This comprehensive short course by Greg Drudi will provide participants with a foundation of grievance and arbitration procedures and how employee rights have evolved via legal, contractual, judicial, and political interventions. You'll deep-dive into the grievance machinery and gain knowledge to determine and  justify whether a grievance should proceed to arbitration.

Upcoming Meetings 

Black Men Unions Planning Meeting 2 

Saturday, November 9, 2024

10 AM- Noon

On Zoom: click on box below or Call  312 626 6799  Meeting ID: 927 5846 9376

Join us in planning the Black Men in Unions Conference 2025! Since 1986, we have brought together workers, activists, and leaders from diverse backgrounds to collaborate, share ideas, and grow skills in addressing the challenges faced by working people. Let's work together to cultivate the next generation of leadership. All are welcome to join us in shaping this impactful event.

The Organizer Network Meeting

November 16th, 10am-11:30am -- Election Breakdown and Meaning for Labor

Location: Virtual- ZOOM 

Join The Organizers Network, a dynamic community of dedicated individuals striving to create positive social impact through grassroots organizing. Our network offers resources, tools, and training programs to support organizers in driving meaningful change in their communities. Join us in our mission to champion social justice, worker rights, and community empowerment. Click the link below for more information.


All are welcome to attend. 

Symposiums