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BMWED Education Department Training Opportunities
This page will change often, as training opportunities are updated. Check back frequently to see upcoming training events, view self-guided learning options, or to register for online webinars.
For further resources to support training you conduct at your Lodge, System Division, Federation, or Department, please contact Ash Anderson at education@bmwe.org or visit our online Education Department Library.
Online Educational Videos
Secretary-Treasurer Instructional Videos
On Our Way - Shortlines: Railway Labor Act (RLA)
On Our Way - Shortlines: Designated Legal Counsel (DLC)
Recording of Zoom webinar, "Being a Lodge Secretary," from Aug. 15, 2023
In-Person Education Department Events
On-site, Instructor Led Training (ILT) is currently being reviewed and updated. The BMWED Education Department will resume ILTs in 2024.
For 2023, the Education Department will conduct online events. Your System Division or Federation may also have in-person training events planned. If you have any questions or concerns with upcoming training, please contact your System Division or Federation officers or reach out to the Education Department at education@bmwe.org.
Online Events
Note: Webinars (the 1st set of events listed below) require you to register before you can join. Webinars allow for better tracking of attendance, offer more interactive features, and for multiple "Panelists" to present material. Registration is easy, just click the link.
Meetings (the 2nd set of events listed below) can be joined directly by clicking the link during the date and time they are listed to occur. Meetings offer more accessibility and a more open, discussion style of engagement, but less ability to track attendance, offer interactive features, or support multiple presenters.
WEBINARS (REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE)
Topic | Focus | Date | Time | Register |
Being a Lodge Secretary | WCSD | Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 | 7 PM CDT | Click to Register |
Lodge Grievance Committees | WCSD | Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 | 7 PM CDT | Click to Register |
Running a Lodge Meeting | WCSD | Thursday, October 12th, 2023 | 7 PM CDT | Click to Register |
Being a Lodge Secretary | BMWED All Members | Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 | 7 PM CDT | Click to Register |
Understanding the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) | BMWED All Members | Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 | 7 PM CDT | Click to Register |
Running a Lodge Meeting | BMWED All Members | Thursday, October 26th, 2023 | 7 PM CDT | Click to Register |
Being a Lodge Secretary | BMWED All Members | Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 | 7 PM CDT | Click to Register |
Lodge Grievance Committees | BMWED All Members | Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 | 7 PM CDT | Click to Register |
Running a Lodge Meeting | BMWED All Members | Thursday, November 9th, 2023 | 7 PM CDT | Click to Register |
Understanding our Whistleblower Rights | BMWED All Members | Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 | 7 PM CDT | Click to Register |
More dates will be posted for future webinars. Check regularly for updates for your System, Federation, or Department! |
MEETINGS (NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Topic | Focus | Date | Time | Link to Join |
Introducing Union First's Employee Assistance Program | BMWED All Members | Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 | 6 PM CDT | Click to Join |
Unions "101" - Welcome to the BMWED | BMWED New Members | Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 | 6 PM CDT | Click to Join |
Introducing our DLC! - Hubbell Law Firm | BMWED All Members | Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 | 7 PM CDT | Click to Join |
Education Department Open Forum "On Our Way" | BMWED All Members | Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 | 7 PM CDT | Click to Join |
Introducing our DLC! - James A Ebert, LLC | BMWED All Members | Thursday, October 5th, 2023 | 7 PM CDT | Click to Join |
Introducing our DLC! - Jones Granger Law Firm | BMWED All Members | Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 | 6 PM CDT | Click to Join |
Introducing our DLC! - Naumes Law Group | BMWED All Members | Thursday, October 19th, 2023 | 7 PM CDT | Click to Join |
Unions "101" - Welcome to the BMWED | BMWED New Members | Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 | 6 PM CDT | Click to Join |
Education Department Open Forum "On Our Way" | BMWED All Members | Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 | 6 PM CDT | Click to Join |
Introducing our DLC! - Pratt & Tobin, P.C. | BMWED All Members | Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 | 6 PM CDT | Click to Join |
Introducing our DLC! - Rossi Vucinovich, P.C. | BMWED All Members | Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 | 7 PM CST | Click to Join |
Introducing our DLC! - Moody Law Firm | BMWED All Members | Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 | 7 PM CST | Click to Join |
Unions "101" - Welcome to the BMWED | BMWED New Members | Thursday, November 30th, 2023 | 7 PM CST | Click to Join |
These Zoom Meetings will occur on a monthly basis. Check regularly for each month's schedule! |