Digital Trainings

 

The AFL-CIO runs web-based training sessions that can be joined remotely as long as you have access to a computer and a phone. Our training calendar is updated regularly and covers the following (click on a topic to view upcoming trainings):

Advanced registration is required. Double-click on a calendar item below to learn more about the training and to register.

 

 

Action Network E-Activist Tools

Oct. 3, 2023, 3 p.m. ET: Click here to join
Nov. 7, 2023, 3 p.m. ET: Click here to join
Dec. 5, 2023, 3 p.m. ET: Click here to join

Action Network Resources
Action Network Support—Training Documentation, Videos and FAQ

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Common Sense Economics (CSE) Conversations

Due to the small, interactive nature of these conversations, registration is limited and early registration is highly recommended.

Reproductive Health and the Economy:
Sept. 22, 2023, 2 p.m. ET: Click here to join

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Data Analytics and Infrastructure Resource (DAIR) Trainings

Labor Action Network (LAN):
LAN My Campaign:
Sept. 21, 2023, 2 p.m. ET: Click here to join
Oct. 19, 2023, 2 p.m. ET: Click here to join
Nov. 16, 2023, 2 p.m. ET: Click here to join
Dec. 21, 2023, 2 p.m. ET: Click here to join

LAN My Voters:
Oct. 5, 2023, 2 p.m. ET: Click here to join
Nov. 2, 2023, 2 p.m. ET: Click here to join
Dec. 7, 2023, 2 p.m. ET: Click here to join

Local Union Database (LUD):
LUD 101:
Sept. 27, 2023, 3 p.m. ET: Click here to join
Oct. 12, 2023, 2 p.m. ET: Click here to join
Oct. 25, 2023, 3 p.m. ET: Click here to join
Nov. 9, 2023, 2 p.m. ET: Click here to join
Nov. 22, 2023, 3 p.m. ET: Click here to join
Dec. 14, 2023, 2 p.m. ET: Click here to join
Dec. 27, 2023, 3 p.m. ET: Click here to join

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LaborKey Per Caps Tool

Introduction to LaborKey:
Please check back soon for updates.

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Leadership and Labor History

Come for a discussion about a labor history topic where we will link the past to the present.

Please check back soon for updates.

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Political Skills

GOTV (Get Out the Vote) Best Practices:
Oct. 3, 2023, 2 p.m. ET: Click here to join

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State Federation/Central Labor Council Development

Please check back soon for updates.

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UnionHall Training

The AFL-CIO uses UnionHall, a powerful website-building tool, for state and local organizations. Please RSVP by clicking on the training below that you wish to attend. After you RSVP for a training, you will receive an auto thank you email with login information. We will send you a reminder email the day of the training.

NOTE: In June of 2022 we migrated to the updated UnionHall 2.0. This training will cover the basic of how to use the new website system. Get started on your website today!

UnionHall FAQ

Upcoming UnionHall Webinar Training Calendar:

UnionHall 2.0:
Sept. 28, 2023, 1 p.m. ET: Click here to join

UnionHall Training Videos:

Full Training Part 1 & 2 (49:07)
UH 2.0 -- What's New (13:44 min)
UH 2.0 -- Getting Started/What's New (13:40 min)
Admin Functionality: Content Tabs (4:50 mins)
Admin Functionality: Overview (12:04 mins)
Admin Functionality: Your Admin Toolbar (4:34 min)
Getting Started -- New Union Hall 2.0 (30:40 min)
Getting Started -- Template Overview (29:24 min)
Getting Started: Logging In/Reset Password (2.37 min)
Getting Started: Template Review (15:48 min)
Getting Started: What's New (9:07 min)
Getting Started: What's New with Union Hall 2.0 (30 min)
UH 2.0 Site Header (menu bar, name and logo, social icons) (8:01 min)
Content: Adding Actions (14:36 min)
Content: Adding a Menu Item. (4:33 min)
Content: Basic Page Creation (14:22 min)
Content: Biography and About Us Page (12:48 mins)
Content: Creating Articles (32:41 min)
Content: Creating Events (22:12 min)
Content: Hero Image Slider/Carousel (7:07 min)
Site Layout: Add Social Media Links (8:33 min)
Site Layout: Site Header Customization (8:09 min)

UnionHall v1 Playlist

CWA's Training Video on UnionHall 2.0

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Webinars for Union Leaders

The AFL-CIO hosts occasional webinars to train new union officers and designees.

Please check back soon for updates.

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Zoom Training

Level One—Basic (Zoom/ATT)
Zoom/ATT has offered some additional basic training. These training sessions were open to anyone and were run by Zoom representatives.
You can view a previously recorded training here.

Zoom Support: Getting Started
You can get started with trainings right away by going to the Zoom support page.

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