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.
JANUARY
Jan. 6, 2026: Steward Training Part 1
Local Union Stewards are the first, and sometimes the only, contact that many of our members have with the union. This will cover the basic roles of the union steward and begin to touch on the rights and responsibilities you need to know to properly represent your members.
- 11:00 a.m. EST – https://uswhosting-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/_ODgN6hLTSm9aaKC4tFgZw
- 8:00 p.m. EST – https://uswhosting-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/2eBFpkNoS6qAahQqcK5GAQ
Jan. 20, 2026: Book Club: Chapter 8, Lordstown & Workers in a Rebellious Age
Join the Education Department in discussing “American History in 10 Strikes” by Erik Loomis. Please join us on Tuesday, Jan. 20th, as we dive into Chapter 8, “Lordstown & Workers in a Rebellious Age.”
The 3rd Tuesday of each month, we’ll continue to cover one chapter at a time. If you haven’t yet, there’s still time to get a copy from your local library, download an audiobook, buy used, or shop local and get ready to talk labor history!
FEBRUARY
Feb. 3, 2026: Steward Training Part 2
Transform your stewardship with our online class. In this follow up to last month’s class, learn more about the essential responsibilities of a Union steward, from representing members to grievance investigation to understanding your rights and responsibilities under current laws.
- 11:00 a.m. EST – https://uswhosting-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/_ODgN6hLTSm9aaKC4tFgZw
- 8:00 p.m. EST – https://uswhosting-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/2eBFpkNoS6qAahQqcK5GAQ
Feb. 10, 2026: How Your Local Can Best Use Social Media (Do’s and Don’ts)
Social media can be a powerful tool for your local—when it’s used the right way. In this session, we’ll cover practical do’s and don’ts to help your local communicate clearly, avoid common mistakes, and better connect with members online.
- 11:00 a.m. EST – https://uswhosting-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/iM4hWO3jQWKjMYYb_DiUzg
- 8:00 p.m. EST – https://uswhosting-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/rPB8vraoQaqhSHlQ1rsgHA
Feb. 17, 2026: Book Club: Chapter 9, Air Traffic Controllers & the New Assault on Unions
Join the Education Department in discussing “American History in 10 Strikes” by Erik Loomis. Please join us on Tuesday, Feb. 17th, as we dive into Chapter 9, “Air Traffic Controllers & the New Assault on Unions.”
The 3rd Tuesday of each month, we’ll continue to cover one chapter at a time. If you haven’t yet, there’s still time to get a copy from your local library, download an audiobook, buy used, or shop local and get ready to talk labor history!
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