A series of progressive classes designed to enhance the leadership skills of union officers and staff. Each series takes the subject matter to a more in-depth level, and encourages students to participate through hands-on teaching methods. The classes are held in various geographic locations, and are geared for multi-regional participation. 

LIUNA Leadership I
An introductory educational program that provides insight into the fundamental operations and resources of LIUNA, and discusses how those resources can enhance the endeavors of union leadership. This class is intended for union staff members from construction locals with less than two years of experience. Participants can receive up to three college credits from the National Labor College. Take a look at the LLI class photo album.

• Union History, Structure and Governance
  • LIUNA History
  • LIUNA Constitution
  • LIUNA Structure and Affiliated Bodies
  • LIUNA Tri-Funds
• Rules, Regulations, and Responsibilties
  • Labor Law
  • LIUNA Ethics Code
  • Audit Program
  • Officer Duties
  • Agent Responsibilities
• LIUNA Policies and Departments 
  • Immigration Reform
  • Construction
  • Jurisdiction
  • Organizing
  • Political and Legislative
  • Strategic Communications

LIUNA Leadership II
A continuation of Leadership I, but with a more focused and detailed perspective of key topics. Teaching methods are more skills-based, and encourage student interaction through hands-on exercises and workshops. Participants can receive up to two college credits from the National Labor College. Take a look at the LLII class photo album.

• Leadership Issues
• Being an Effective Leader
• Conflict Resolution 
• Meetings
• Running an Effective Meeting
• Robert's Rules of Order
• Building Allies and Constituencies
  • Coalition Building
  • Media Relations
  • Political Action
  • Organizing Handbills
• Gaining Market Share
  • Market Share
  • Corporate Governance
  • Trustee Decision Making
  • Top Down Contractor Approaches
• Jurisdiction
  • Project Labor Agreements
  • 10K 
  • Pre-job Conferences
  • Letters of Assignment 

LIUNA Leadership III
This offering is a continuation of Leadership I & II which takes the Education Series to a more advanced level. Participants explore several new topics, and are challenged to become fully engaged in the process through group interaction and hands-on exercises. Take a look at the LLIII class photo album.

• Communication Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Writing Skills
• Construction Labor Law
  • Defining the Employer
  • Pathways to Union Recognition
  • Forms of Economic Pressure (strikes, picketing, etc.)
  • Immigration Legal Issues
  • Jurisdictional Disputes
• Collective Bargaining
  • Bargaining Dynamics
  • Impasse Resolutions
  • Settlement Trends
  • Pre-Job Conferences
  • NLRA provisions
• Contract Administration
  • Knowing the Contract
  • Grievance Handling

Business Managers' Leadership Academy (BMLA)
This LIUNA Leadership Program is intended exclusively for Business Managers. Attendance at the BMLA fulfills a Business Manager’s training requirement as mandated by GEB Resolution 7 adopted at the 2006 LIUNA  Convention.  Each of the 9 courses is offered in a 1 ½ day format, which allows participating Business Managers an opportunity to take from one to three classes over the week long period.  New courses and multiple course offerings enable Business Managers to participate every year.  The National Labor College, site of the BMLA, is a first-class facility devoted to the education of union leadership from around the world. Take a look at the BMLA class photo album.

• Leveraging Resources to Increase Market Share
  • Business Managers and Organizing Drives
  • State and Local Policy Initiatives
  • Project Labor Agreements
  • Target Funds
  • Real Estate Trust Funds
• Communicating with your Constituents
  • Basic principles
  • Preparing for a presentation
    • Assessing your Audience
    • Persuasive Techniques
  • Giving Directions
  • Dealing with the Media
  • Public Speaking
• Political Action
  • Wellstone: “Conservative Agenda”
  • Overcoming Barriers to Participate
  • Political Messages in the Media
  • Lobbying Tactics
  • LPL Basics
  • Election Review
• Member Mobilization
  • Building Commitment
  • Member Orientation and Indoctrination
  • Union Ceremonies, Rituals and Emblems
  • LIUNA Case Studies
• Arbitration
  • Preparation for Arbitration
  • Investigating the Case
  • Evidence and Proof
  • Preparing Witnesses
  • Jurisdiction Arbitration
• Union Administration
  • Office Administration
  • Hiring Halls and Meetings  
• Technology Made Easy for Business Managers
  • Tech Life of a Local Union
  • Coordination of Services - the Regional Mode
  • LIUNA Programs and Services
  • Additional Programs and Services
  • Vendor Selection and Monitoring
• Union Staff Management
  • Staff Policies and Procedures
  • Hiring
  • Staff Development
  • Motivation
  • Effective Discipline
  • Discrimination Liability
• Strategic Planning for Local Unions
  • Mission and Vision Statements
  • Operational Values and Priorities
  • Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT Analysis)
  • Action Plan: Objectives, Timelines and Responsibilities

Secretary-Treasurer Education

This 2 ½ day program orients or refreshes Secretary-Treasurers in their primary job responsibilities.  Local union bookkeepers are also encouraged to attend Governing authorities and Constitutional duties.

Financial management: Budgeting, bonding and investments

Per Capita Tax reporting

LIUNA’s audit program

Record keeping

Expense authorization