25th Annual WILD Summer Institute
On the Road to Social Justice:
Building a Diverse Labor Movement
June 24th-26th, 2011 at Bentley University, Waltham, MA
The Summer Institute is an inspirational educational program that provides women with the leadership vision, confidence and skills to be effective leaders and organizers in their unions, workplaces and communities.
(Thanks to Maggie Kaiser for the photo!)
Leadership Workshops
Two levels of leadership workshops were offered. Leadership A, for women new to leadership or to WILD, explored the definition of leadership, then each participant developed an assessment of her leadership skills, identified some personal leadership goals and learned tools to meet those goals. In Leadership B, for those who had attended Leadership A or are more experienced leaders, participants identified a vision of the organization/union they are in, named barriers they face, and then explored collective strategies to accomplish the vision.
En espanol: Desarrollo de liderazgo
Em portugues: Desenvolvimento de liderancas
Skills Workshops
Public Speaking: Speaking Up! Speaking Out! Ever wished you could confidently and effectively communicate with groups large and small? You can! Learn techniques and gain practice in this interactive workshop.
Economic Refugees: Immigration & the Growing Divide. (bilingual English/Spanish) Beginning with sharing participants’ family history of immigration to the U.S., this workshop explores why immigrants come to this country, examine the myths and reality of immigrants’ lives, and discuss how to build solidarity with all working people.
Building a Sustainable Public Sector for Workers and Our Communities. This workshop will explore how to organize for fair and sustainable revenue sources to support essential public services, defend public sector collective bargaining rights, and create a better future for all workers.
Becoming a Union-Building Steward. Using a problem solving/collective approach to address workplace issues, this workshop teaches the legal rights of stewards, how to win grievances and enforce the contract, and how to get others involved and build the union.
Intimidation in the Workplace: Responding to Sexual Harassment and Bullying. Are you or your members dealing with sexual harassment or bullying in the workplace? This workshop defines sexual harassment and bullying and explores both individual and organizational responses and strategies for prevention.
Talleres de destrezas en espanol
Workshops de habilidades em portugues
Information & Costs
Tuition: $220 per person for a single room, meals and materials.
Childcare: On-site childcare is provided with prior registration, for a cost of $60 for the first child and $30 for each additional child.
Scholarships: Limited financial assistance is available on a sliding scale. Deadline for applications is June 10th.
Cancellation policy: If you are unable to attend for any reason, please let us know as soon as possible. Substitutions are encouraged! If you do not notify us by June 17th, you (or your union/organization) will be responsible for all costs.
Questions? Please contact Emily at 617-426-0520 or emily @ wildlabor .org