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IBB 62nd Basic Institute

Subject matter includes introductory courses in collective bargaining, grievance handling, administering the contract, preparing for arbitrations, political action, strategic planning, occupational safety and health issues, and building the union.

International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
Location: 
Madison, Wisconsin
Event Date: 
Sunday, August 11, 2019 to Friday, August 16, 2019
Registration Link: 
https://boilermakers.org/SFW2019/Basic
More Information Link: 
https://boilermakers.org/SFW2019

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