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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
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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)
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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:
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What is a grievance?
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Investigating a grievance
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Skills and responsibilities
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Writing the grievance
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Developing listening skills
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The union's right to information
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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.
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AFSCME Portland
Office
6025 E Burnside |
Nov 15
9 am-5 pm |
Advanced Steward Training
Contact:
Colleen Savage
503-370-2522
800-521-5954
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AFSCME Salem
Office
3831 Fairview Industrial Drive SE #100 |
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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
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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
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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
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Metanoia Peace House,
2116 NE 18th, Portland |
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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.
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Corbett |
Dec 8
9 am-5 pm |
Basic Steward Training
Contact:
Colleen Savage
503-370-2522
800-521-5954
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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:
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What tools do I need to do my job as a steward?
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Do I file a grievance or take legal action?
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When should we settle a grievance or go to
arbitration?
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What is the steward’s role in arbitration?
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Settling: do we use traditional bargaining or interest
based bargaining?
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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.
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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:
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The roles & responsibilities of a steward
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The special status of a steward
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Weingarten Rights
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Just cause
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Progressive discipline
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Duty of fair representation
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The steward's role in an
investigatory meeting
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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.
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AFSCME Portland
Office
6025 E Burnside |
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January 30-31, 2009 |
Leadership School
Contract Campaigns
Basic Grievance Handling
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Mid-Coast |
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March 13-14 , 2009 |
Leadership School
Collective Bargaining (Focus on: Table Tactics)
Communication Skills For Union Activists
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Eugene/Springfield |
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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 |
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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.
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