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.

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

Teaching Tuesdays

MARCH

March 17, 2026: Book Club: Chapter 10, Justice for Janitors and Immigrant Unionism

Join the Education Department in discussing “A History of America in 10 Strikes” by Eric Loomis. Please join us Tuesday, March 17th, as we dive into Chapter 10, “Justice for Janitors and Immigrant Unionism.”

Join us if you have read the chapter or are interested in this evolving development in Unions in the US. The corporate and government attack on unions started in the 1980s and has never stopped. It created a labor movement, different than the early to mid-1900’s that built the middle class. Let’s discuss how unions shifted their attention and changed their organizing models in fighting for better wages and dignity for an often-forgotten workforce in the service workers.

March 21, 2026: Steward Saturday – 12:00 PM

On Steward Saturday we’ll discuss the roles of the steward and then focus in on some skills needed to conduct an investigation: active listening, asking questions, and requesting information from the company.

APRIL

April 7, 2026 – What the S*** is May Day?

Come learn about May Day, the original Worker’s Day and its history. There will be opportunities to share how you or your local celebrates, as well as a chance to brainstorm how your Local can recognize this important day for workers in North America and throughout the world.

April 14, 2026 – Women of Steel: Education, Activism, & Service

This Teaching Tuesday, Women of Steel Director Randie Pearson will join us to discuss the Women of Steel program, its purpose, and its role within our union. Participants will learn how to build, strengthen, and sustain active Women of Steel committees at the local level, with practical ideas for engagement, education, and action on issues including health and safety, women’s rights, service to our union, and community involvement. This class will provide participants with tools and strategies to move their local committees forward and expand the impact of Women of Steel in their workplaces and communities.

April 21, 2026 – Book Club: Chapter 11, Conclusion

Please join the Education Department in discussing the conclusion to “A History of America in 10 Strikes” by Eric Loomis on Tuesday, April 21.

Whether you have read this section or are just interested in the role of the labor movement in the New Gilded Age, this discussion will shed light on recent history and offer suggestions on where we go from here.

April 28, 2026 – What is the Civil and Human Rights Committee? What protections does being a member of USW provide you from harassment?

This class will go through the purpose and function of the Civil and Human Rights committees. Did you know that just being a member of the USW gives you protection from harassment on the job? Come and learn what that process looks like and how you can be an advocate to protect all workers from harassment.

MAY

May 12, 2026 – Tuesday at the USW Museum

Join us for a virtual tour of the USW museum at the International Headquarters! This museum holds incredible artifacts and images from a proud history of solidarity and struggle. (Admission is free. Plus, you can eat and drink whatever you want from the comfort of your home 😀.)

May 19, 2026 – Abandoning The Pursuit of Perfection, A Working Woman’s Balance Pt 1 – Prioritizing Selfcare and Accepting Help

This class is for woman and their allies. In this class we will explore ow woman manage everyday stressors of work and those around them can help prioritize things to help them along the way. One major challenge is allowing others to help.

May 26, 2026 – Abandoning The Pursuit of Perfection, A Working Woman’s Balance Pt 2 – The Healing, and Dealing with Women’s Heart Health

This class will be Part II of how we deal together with issues in the home, self-care, prioritizing self-care, and women’s health. Although this class will continue on themes from Part I, you do not need to attend Part I to attend Part II.

JUNE

June 16, 2026 – Winning Past Practice Grievances

Learn how you can win more past practice grievances by knowing how to identify a binding practice, prove it with solid evidence, and shut down management’s favorite defenses. We will examine real-world scenarios so you can learn the tests arbitrators use, and leave with practical tools to turn unwritten shop traditions into enforceable rights.

June 23, 2026 – Tough it Out, All about Men’s Health: Dealing with Heart Health

This class we will talk about the stigma of men’s health and why we struggle to address our own health and home matters.

JULY

July 7, 2026 – FMLA

Since it was signed into law, the Family Medical Leave Act has become a key tool for working people when life takes unexpected turns. THis workshop will include a basic overview of important provisions of FMLA. (US Content)

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