Identifying, Recruiting, and Developing Union Leaders: A Practical Guide

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Identifying, Recruiting, and Developing Union Leaders: A Practical Guide

last update on: 03/16/2026

This course is designed to help you break the cycle where the same few people carry most of the work. Instead, you’ll gain practical tools to identify, recruit, and develop new leaders in your workplace.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the difference between activists and leaders
  • Recognize natural workplace influencers
  • Move from passive recruitment to intentional leadership development
  • Create a personal action plan to recruit and support a new leader

You will leave this course with a concrete leadership development plan, starting with one person in your workplace who you can invite into action and support as they grow.

Duration

Category

Modules

30 Minutes

Local Officers

6