The Education Department helps LIUNA leaders (elected officers and union staff) develop effective leadership skills, so they can better serve members. At the 2006 Convention, LIUNA reaffirmed its commitment to the education of our leadership. Convention delegates mandated that newly elected business managers and secretary-treasurer’s shall be required to take a leadership educational program within their first term of office, and at least one additional course every three years thereafter. (See Resolution 7).
Among the department's key activities are:
- Coordinating LIUNA’s leadership education programs within LIUNA regions.
- Facilitating and expanding continuing educational opportunities with the National Labor College, along with other educational institutions that offer college degree and certificate programs.
- Developing a variety of leadership skills-based educational modules that are easily adaptable to local and regional needs.
- Developing educational tools in a number of formats, e.g. videos, DVDs, and web-based instruction to ease and expand access to educational opportunities.