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As Cornell's School of Industrial and Labor Relations, our institutional experience, world-class faculty, and deep relationships with labor organizations give us a unique and comprehensive understanding of unions and labor.

Our training for union leadership draws on a wide range of research disciplines and organizational practices to equip organizers to lead with labor's values, think strategically, and build collective-bargaining skills.

Certificates in Union Leadership

Upcoming courses

Managing With Labor's Values - Part 2: Building Accountability

This workshop focuses on understanding different behavioral styles at work and how to adapt when conflicting styles cause misunderstandings, unproductive efforts, and impede progress on reaching goals.  This is Part 2 of a workshop series on Managing With Labor's Values.


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    In-Person
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    $950
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    New York, NY

Register for Managing With Labor's Values - Part 2: Building Accountability

Register for Managing With Labor's Values - Part 2: Building Accountability

Prevention of Harassment, Discrimination, and Bullying for Unions and Worker Organizations

As tensions rise around immigration, gender, race, and politics, our workplaces grow more divided. This two-day training gives unions and worker organizations tools to address bullying, harassment, and discrimination and lead cultural change that builds solidarity.
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    In-Person
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    $250
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    New York, NY

Register for Prevention of Harassment, Discrimination, and Bullying for Unions and Worker Organizations

Register for Prevention of Harassment, Discrimination, and Bullying for Unions and Worker Organizations

Immigrant Workers in the Current Labor Economy

In this two-day workshop, participants will delve into the intersection of precarious immigration status and employment, as well as current immigration policies and ongoing debates. We will analyze the evolving landscape of the labor market and consider the labor movement's and labor unions' role in creating equitable environments for its members while supporting workers from diverse backgrounds across various sectors. Additionally, we will draw insights from successful organizing models that integrate traditional unions with worker-justice organizations.


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    In-Person
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    $400
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    New York, NY

Register for Immigrant Workers in the Current Labor Economy

Register for Immigrant Workers in the Current Labor Economy

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