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Date/Time	Event	Location
	Union History October 20 Eugene Debs, U.S. labor leader and socialist, dies in Elmhurst, Ill. Among his radical ideas: an eight-hour workday, pensions, workman’s compensation, sick leave and social security. He ran for president from a jail cell in 1920 and got a million votes - 1926 Death of Merle Travis, songwriter and performer who wrote “Sixteen Tons” & “Dark as a Dungeon” - 1983 October 22 Bank robber Charles Arthur “Pretty Boy” Floyd is killed by FBI agents near East Liverpool, Ohio. He was a hero to the people of Oklahoma who saw him as a “Sagebrush Robin Hood,” stealing from banks and sharing some of the proceeds with the poor - 1934 October 23 Explosion and fire at Phillips Petroleum refinery in Pasadena, Texas, kills 23 and injures 314 - 1989 John Sweeney, president of the Service Employees Intl. Union, elected president of AFL-CIO - 1995 October 24 Strike of Teamsters, Scalesmen and Packers in New Orleans. City trade is paralyzed; within a week the walkout becomes a general strike, involving more than 20,000 whites and blacks together, in support of demands for union recognition and a 10-hour work day - 1892 The first U.S. federal minimum wage – 25 cents an hour – takes effect, thanks to enactment of the Depression-era Fair Labor Standards Act. The law required an increase to 30 cents an hour one year from this date, and to 40 cents an hour on this date in 1945. The FLSA also established the 40-hour work week and forbade child labor in factories - 1938 AFL-CIO readmits Teamsters union to the labor federation, ending a 30-year expulsion for corruption. In 2005 the Teamsters again parted company with the AFL-CIO – along with a half-dozen other unions – over differences of approach on organizing and politics - 1987. October 25 25,000 silk dye workers strike in Paterson, NJ - 1934
Nov 13 6:30 pm	VIP Member and Steward Meeting Agenda: Bargaining Workplace issues Pizza and sodas will be served at the meeting. Please let us know if any special accommodations are necessary for members with disabilities. Contact: William Brown Chief Steward, AFSCME Local 3336 Phone: 503-229-6803 (work) 503-449-2117 (cell)	AFSCME Portland office 6025 E. Burnside [map on Mapquest]
Nov 22 10 am-4 pm	Steward Training - Module 2 Join AFSCME members from around the Metro area for Module 2 of steward training. Lunch is provided. Module 2 is the middle of three training sessions – topics in this class include: What is a grievance? Investigating a grievance Skills and responsibilities Writing the grievance Developing listening skills The union's right to information Presenting your grievance to management *This will be a fun and interactive class designed for new stewards or those thinking about being a steward. You do NOT need to have completed Module 1 in order to attend.* RSVP to Marina Warner, 503-239-9858, or marinaw@oregonafscme.com. We are anticipating a full class and need your confirmation as soon as possible.	AFSCME Portland Office 6025 E Burnside
Nov 15 9 am-5 pm	Advanced Steward Training Contact: Colleen Savage 503-370-2522 800-521-5954	AFSCME Salem Office 3831 Fairview Industrial Drive SE #100
Nov 18	2008 Conference of the Oregon Chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Association “ETHICS IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING” and the 5th Annual Oregon LERA Awards	Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE MLK, Jr. Blvd., Portland
Dec 2 5:30 pm-8:30 pm	AFSCME Investor Education/ PERS/ Retirement Workshop Contact: Debra Kidney (503) 239-9858 (800) 792-0045	AFSCME Salem Office 3831 Fairview Industrial Drive SE #100
Dec 6 7 pm	Grinch Party It's that time of year again! Winter is on its way and so is the Grinch Party! Join us to determine who is the Grinchiest Grinch in town at our annual Grinch party. We are now officially accepting nominations for the Grinch of the Year. Send your nominations to chris@jwjpdx.org	Metanoia Peace House, 2116 NE 18th, Portland
Dec 7-12	LERC Collective Bargaining Institute [brochure/registration form] Today’s difficult bargaining climate demands a more strategic approach to labor negotiations. This residential institute will focus on all aspects of preparing and running a comprehensive contract campaign, emphasizing membership participation in the bargaining process. This will include strategy development, legal issues in bargaining, bargaining committee preparation, membership mobilization, research, at-the-table skills, drafting contract language, costing and using outside allies. The Institute is designed for union officers and staff who already have some bargaining experience or are currently on a negotiating committee. It is open to both public and private sector unions; some sessions will be sector-specific. Space is limited.	Corbett
Dec 8 9 am-5 pm	Basic Steward Training Contact: Colleen Savage 503-370-2522 800-521-5954	AFSCME Salem Office 3831 Fairview Industrial Drive SE #100
Dec 13 10 am-4 pm	Steward Training - Module 3 Join AFSCME members for Module 3 of steward training. Lunch is provided. Module 3 is the third of three training sessions – topics in this class include: What tools do I need to do my job as a steward? Do I file a grievance or take legal action? When should we settle a grievance or go to arbitration? What is the steward’s role in arbitration? Settling: do we use traditional bargaining or interest based bargaining? Practice on a “real life” scenario. *This will be a fun and interactive class designed for more experienced stewards or those who want to refine their skills. It is recommended you take Modules 1 and 2 or have grievance handling experience before signing up for this class. * RSVP to Marina Warner, 503-239-9858, or marinaw@oregonafscme.com. We are anticipating a full class and need your confirmation as soon as possible.	AFSCME Portland Office 6025 E Burnside
Jan 24 10 am-4 pm	Steward Training - Module 1 Join AFSCME members from around the Metro area for Module 1 of steward training. Lunch is provided. Module 1 is the first of three training sessions – topics in this class include: The roles & responsibilities of a steward The special status of a steward Weingarten Rights Just cause Progressive discipline Duty of fair representation The steward's role in an investigatory meeting What is a grievance? (an overview) *This will be a fun and interactive class designed for new stewards, those thinking about being a steward, or anyone else!* RSVP to Marina Warner, 503-239-9858, or marinaw@oregonafscme.com. We are anticipating a full class and need your confirmation as soon as possible.	AFSCME Portland Office 6025 E Burnside
January 30-31, 2009	Leadership School Contract Campaigns Basic Grievance Handling	Mid-Coast
March 13-14 , 2009	Leadership School Collective Bargaining (Focus on: Table Tactics) Communication Skills For Union Activists	Eugene/Springfield
May 8-9, 2009	Leadership School Current Trends In The Labor Movement Arbitration: Preparation & Presentation Basic Grievance Handling Unions 101: Turning Members into Unionists Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution	Metro I—Portland


For more information on LERC events go to the University of Oregon’s Labor Education and Research Center’s website at http://www.uoregon.edu/~lerc/ or call 541-346-5054.