How to Organize your Workplace - Higher Education Edition

Having problems at work and are not sure what to do? Do you work at a College Or University and want to get connected to union struggles? Do you want to build worker power both in union and non-union parts of the higher education sector? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the How to Organize Your Workplace course is for you!

This edition of the workshop catered especially for people working at colleges and universities. All workers in the higher education sector are welcome, including academic, non-academic, admin,  custodial, maintenance, campus housing, and student workers! Those who have worked in higher education in the past or are likely to again in the near future, including students, are also welcome!

Over two days participants will learn what it takes to go from zero organization at work to a functioning committee of coworkers that can take on the boss and win! Together we will learn and practice the ideas, methods, and skills necessary to build power at work. The course will also feature a general discussion of unions: strengths and weaknesses, potentials and limits, and why organizing at work should be a top priority for those who want a better world.

When: August 22-23 (morning until late afternoon)
Breakfast and lunch to be provided.
Where: Toronto, ON (Downtown - venue TBA)
How much: Free/by donation
Who: Anyone who works in higher education and wants to organize at work!

Registration deadline: August 8. We kindly ask that all participants register individually for this training. Coworkers and friends are welcome, please just let us know!

Please note that we are currently asking potential participants to register their interest. Space for this pilot version of the course will be limited and selections may be made to ensure a diversity of backgrounds and experience.

If you have questions or you're unsure if this course is right for you, we'd be happy to answer any questions via info@leopanitchschool.ca

Not a higher education worker? We'd invite you to sign up for the general version of the course taking place August 15-16!