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9 February 2010
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| On this day in 1917, California labor activist Tom Mooney was convicted of setting off a bomb at a San Francisco parade. His case became a cause celebre for unions, who said he was a victim of an anti-union conspiracy. |
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09 February 2010
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Upcoming Basic Skills Courses
These classes, offered by the University of Minnesota Labor Education Service, are open to all and have no pre-requisites. Sessions are held on the university's Minneapolis campus.
Contract Negotiations
Steve Lucht. March 13 & 20, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Designed for new and experienced negotiators desiring to sharpen their skills. Examines the legal framework for collective bargaining, the concept of bargaining power, negotiations preparation, costing contract proposals and drafting contract language. Students will apply learned skills by negotiating a contract in a bargaining simulation. $100
Basic Arbitration
John Remington. April 10 & 17, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Covers the principles that arbitrators rely on to decide cases, development of evidence, preparation of witnesses and such issues as discipline, past practices, workers’ rights and management rights. $100
Call 612-624-5020 to register or download a registration form from the LES website.
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