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Event

Grievance Training

Build the skills and confidence to navigate grievances from investigation through resolution.
By: NEARI
Published: September 1, 2026

Event Overview

Dates and Times

  • Wednesday, November 4, 2026
    4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (EST)

Location

  • NEARI Union Hall
    99 Bald HIll Rd. Cranston

Topics

  • Collective Bargaining

This practical training covers the essential tools union representatives need to advocate effectively for members.

Who should attend: Local union leaders, building representatives, grievance chairs, local presidents, and any member who wants to better understand the grievance process and their rights at work.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to write strong contract and discipline grievances
  • Arbitrability and past practice
  • Your right to information (and the ULP)
  • The role of a union representative
  • Weingarten Rights
  • The duty of fair representation and the impact of Janus
  • And more!

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