Upcoming Training Opportunities
PAID Training Opportunity: Spring MOI Training with AFT Oregon!
AFT-Oregon’s Member Organizing Institute (MOI) is accepting applications for the Fall term. MOI is a three-month intensive paid training program that teaches organizing skills through real-world experience with mentorship from AFT-OR and local leaders. The institute’s goal is to train union members to build power, grow our membership, engage current members in our union and ensure the long-term sustainability of our local by training members to continue their organizing work and help develop others after participating.
Please contact your GEU board to apply for the MOI!
We are looking for members who are interested in using this development opportunity as a way to jump-start or deepen a long-term involvement with their local. Member organizers will be paid $25/hour, for a maximum of 10 hours a week.
Applications for Fall are due September 4th, 2026.
Program highlights include:
- Attend a two-day organizing training with other member organizing institute participants
- Get real-world field experience under guidance from professional organizing staff
- Regular team meetings with other MOI participants to debrief and learn
- Establish & build organizing practices for your local
Key dates:
Program end date: December 11th, 2026
Application Deadline: September 4th, 2026
Required paid training: September 26th & 27th, 2026
Program start date: September 28th, 2026
Please note that applicants must have a current appointment and be active GEU members. Not a member? Sign up for GEU membership here and get all the benefits of membership immediately!