Full course description
Course Introduction
This course is designed to equip adult learners with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective union administration and development. Learners will explore the organizational structure of labor unions, cover essential budgeting and financial processes, learn about the legal frameworks governing labor unions’ access to revenue streams, gain practical training on facilitating orderly meetings using Robert’s Rules of Order, prepare learners to navigate the complexities of union administration, and contribute to the growth and development of their organizations. This course is ideal for union members, leaders, and anyone interested in labor relations.
Interested in the full series? Check out the Program, Union Leadership and Administration Certificate.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the modules, you will be able to:
- Recognize and describe the organizational structure of the labor union hierarchy
- Understand rudimentary budgeting and financial processes associated at local, national and Federation levels
- Describe the laws dictating labor unions’ access to revenue streams
- Facilitate an orderly meeting using Robert's Rules of Order
Module Topics Include
- Union structure and government
- Show me the money: Budgeting and financial processes
- Designing a corporate campaign
- Holding orderly meetings using Robert's Rules of order
- You're an elected official. Now what?
Course creator
This course was designed and developed by the Marquita Walker, Ph.D. and interim chair and associate professor in the Department of Labor Studies, School of Social Work. As an Interim Chair and Associate Professor of Labor Studies at Indiana University, I bring over three decades of experience in research and education to the table. My interests lie in studying social stratification, income inequity, poverty, and e-learning as they pertain to workers and workers' education. I have published multiple articles and book chapters on these topics, and have presented my work at numerous national and international conferences.