Masterclasses

An opportunity to learn from and work closely with the best

Masterclasses give participants the chance to hone their skills and dive deeper into their craft, through exclusive and intensive face-to-face workshops.

Places are strictly limited to maintain small numbers, allowing participants to engage one-on-one and network closely with others.

UPCOMING MASTERCLASSES

ADVOCACY

In light of recent and ongoing changes to the Fair Work Act due to the ‘Secure Jobs Better Pay’ legislation, the ATUI is offering an Advocacy Masterclass. This program is designed to refresh and build our advocacy capabilities as we prepare to engage more with the Fair Work Commission. 

The Advocacy Masterclass operates on a rotating basis through various states, ensuring broad access and participation. His Honour Justice Iain Ross AO will coordinate the program, which will be delivered by leading advocacy experts and practitioners. The masterclass will run across two consecutive afternoons, providing an intensive and immersive learning experience.

Program

• Purpose and Leadership Frameworks revisited 

• Advocacy Strategies and Techniques 

• Practical Exercises in Case Presentation 

• Expert Feedback and Coaching 

• Preparing for Future Legislative Changes

Enrolment

Expressions of interest are required. Due to limited places, enrolments are limited to only one person from each union branch/state.

Prerequisites

This program is best suited for union representatives with at least 3 years of experience in advocacy or related fields.

Cost

$550 (including GST) per reservation.

PAST MASTERCLASSES

ADVOCACY

February 2024 | Sydney

This Masterclass was aimed at refreshing and building advocacy capability and preparing participants to advocate effectively in a shifting environment.

Coordinated by His Honour Justice Iain Ross AO, the program ran across two consecutive afternoons, and feature leading advocacy experts and practitioners, with opportunities for participants to network.

Speakers included:

His Honour Justice Iain Ross AO
Kylie Nomchong SC
Lisa Doust
Mark Gibian SC
Leo Saunders

STRATEGIC CAMPAIGNING

April 2024 | Melbourne

The ATUI was excited to welcome prominent American union strategic campaigner and educator, Teresa Conrow, to Australia to conduct a special one-time-only masterclass on strategic campaigning.

Teresa has worked with unions throughout the world on global and local strategic organising campaigns for over 40 years. She is the author of numerous labour books, articles, and curricula, and is on the Advisory Committee of the UCLA Labor Center.

Participants had the opportunity to work closely with Teresa on applying learned skills to an existing or developing campaign, relative to their union, throughout the course of the week.