Workplace Bullying University
Training for Union Professionals
The Traditional University Training for Professionals
Since 2008 we have offered an intensive 3-day (Friday thru Sunday), small-group training course called Workplace Bullying University. It is has been described as equivalent to a graduate-level college course. The session is research-driven. The training prepares graduates to educate any group about the causes, consequences and cures for workplace bullying. University is held in Bellingham, Washington. Check the website for the next scheduled course and other course details.
Drs. Ruth and Gary Namie, founders of the Workplace Bullying Institute, and authors of the books The Bully At Work and The Bully-Free Workplace, are the designers and principal instructors for University.
Union officers -- presidents, reps, safety officers, educators, organizers -- have regularly been participants alongside HR and mental health counselors.
Workplace Bullying University for Unions
Greg Sorozan, M.Ed., LCSW
In Sept. 2011, we created and delivered a special curriculum for Unions only. Greg Sorozan [President of SEIU/NAGE Local 282, Quincy, Massachusetts and National Vice President NAGE] joined Dr. Gary Namie as faculty for the special course.
Union attendees enjoy two benefits that participants from general public do not. First advantage: the fee is $3,000 per person rather than $3,600, and discounts for multiple attendees from a single union may apply. Second advantage: Union participants are licensed to take the materials back and train others in their local. Only corporate participants in our professional trainings are given similar permission.
We can bring Workplace Bullying University to your union. The format changes to 2 days, a Saturday and Sunday. You must have at least 5 participants. The fee is negotiable. Travel expenses for two consultants is additional.
University for Unions: Special Topics
Grieving bullying incidents Dealing with member-on-member bullying The art of representing members alleged to be bullies Resolving complex bullying cases Negotiating for anti-bullying CBA terms Organizing strategies around the topic of bullying Bullying included in public outreach work
Praise for University for Unions
"This is the best training I have attended in my 22 years of being a union advocate." Judy C. AFSCME, Council 5
"University is definitely worth attending. I have been involved in this movement since 1992 and learned a lot more than I ever expected. In addition, we were all pampered for the whole weekend while exercising our brains! I came home with 23 pounds of information to add to what I already had here. Workplace Bullying is the #1 issue to Union members and stewards at shop floor level. Gary and Ruth Namie are the premiere leaders, educators and researchers in this field. There is no better training source." Carol F. AFGE (Ret.)
"Having attended WBU was by far, one of the best educational decisions of my professional career." Laurie S.B., AFGE President
"This training was a superb opportunity for me to be surrounded by so much experience and excellent ethics. I was extremely fortunate to attend a University with a room full of so many talented, knowledgeable, experienced fellows with such from so many multi-dimensional disciplines and affiliations in such an array of roles. You are all a terrific thoughtful team of folks in which I am grateful to have had the opportunity to join and participate in building a better community in the future. This was an excellent program directed, led and expanded by the Namie's extraordinary dedication." Margaret D.
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