Greetings from the Labor Center! This is a reminder to please let us know this week if you plan to attend the upcoming FMLA program.
FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA)
Thursday-Friday, Feb. 18-19, Iowa City, $150 per person
Agenda includes intensive review of worker rights under the FMLA, hands-on practice handling FMLA questions and problems, bargaining tips, recent trends in Dept. of Labor enforcement, how court decisions are affecting FMLA regulations, and new state and federal initiatives on paid sick leave.
Download Flyer (pdf) / Register online or call 319-335-4144
Other programs coming up:
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (OSHA)
Friday, Mar. 12, Iowa City, $100 per person
Review of legal rights to safe work under OSHA and labor law, understanding OSHA enforcement procedures, and building a strong union health and safety committee.
Download Flyer (pdf) / Register online or call 319-335-4144
IOWA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Thursday-Friday, Mar. 18-19, Iowa City, $150 per person
An in-depth review of Iowa's workers' compensation system, workers' compensation developments and trends, and strategies for unions to use in advocating for injured workers.
Download Flyer (pdf) / Register online or call 319-335-4144
2010 LABOR SHORT COURSE
Mon.-Fri., May 10-14, Iowa City, $300 per person
A week of classes designed to inspire and educate new union activists and reinvigorate experienced union leaders. Includes sessions on organizing, labor/employment law, labor history, public policy, political action, communication, and more. Register online
Click here to view the full 2009-10 on-campus course schedule on our web site. As always, contact us any time to discuss scheduling a customized class for your union: 319-335-4144 or labor-center@uiowa.edu.
