The Program begins with a 3-day intensive classroom training that uses case scenarios, role-plays, and discussion to teach folks what it is like to be a union organizer, how campaigns are run, and why unions are so important to workers.

Then, Organizing Institute trainees are placed into a 2-week orientation to field training with a union that leads to a 3-month apprenticeship and eventual job placement. During the field training, the pay is $450/week plus housing and transportation costs and basic health benefits. Graduates of our program have a 98% placement rate in jobs as union organizers. Starting salary for organizers is between $28,000-$35,000 a year depending on the union and location.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity in the labor movement contact:

Joyce Krawczyk at 800-848-3021 ext 5302
Or via email jkrawczy-AT-aflcio.org