Dear AFGE Activist,
It might be cold outside, but the Field Services and Education Department’s training schedule is heating up! Visit www.afge.org/events to view webinars and sign up. *Note that all webinar times are shown in Eastern time.
There’s still time to register for our in-person March session of How To Lead Effective Locals, March 25-28, 2024 at AFGE headquarters! This three-day intensive, collaborative leadership development training, based on a popular course that National President Kelley developed for the P.O.R.T. Leadership Academy called How to Lead an Effective Local, is designed to have an immediate impact on AFGE local leaders. This program merges best practice theory and local leaders’ work-related experience to create a broad skill set to take back to locals. Being an effective leader requires a range of skills including self-awareness, communication, empathy, vision, delegation, critical thinking, creative problem solving, motivation techniques and instilling inspiration in others. Learn best practice leadership skills you can implement immediately.
This is a blended learning course incorporating self-paced learning and concluding with a 4-day in-person course. Participants must currently hold an elected position as a local officer or E-board member of a local; and have completed one or more of the following classes at a National, District or Regional (P.O.R.T.) Training: New Leaders, New Officers, Financial Officers, Online Officers Orientation.
Enroll here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VVGZ8TR
Upcoming webinars:
Workers’ Compensation: Appeals: February 22, 12:00-6:00pm EST
This one-day follow-up to Joe Mansour’s Basic Workers’ Compensation course covers the types of appeals, completing an appeal form, and submitting appeals in the ECOMP system. Examples of denied claims and what to look for will be discussed. We recommend completion of the Basic Workers’ Comp webinar prior to attending this course.
Local Officers Online Orientation: February 26, 1:00pm-5:00pm EST
This overview training is designed to acquaint local leaders with the roles and responsibilities of elected officers and provide general information and resources needed to begin the process of building a strong and effective local. Legal, fiduciary, and reporting requirements are discussed, as are planning and budgeting.
Local Elections: February 29, 2pm-4pm EDT
The Office of the General Counsel at AFGE will review the election procedures for local union officer election. Local officers and members will learn how to: establish an election committee, hold nomination meetings, administer a local union officer election, and handle election complaints.
Stewards Online Orientation: March 8, 1:00pm-5:00pm EST
This introductory webinar overviews the role of the steward, active worksite representation, and one of the most important laws that outlines the rights of union representatives: 5 USC Chapter 71.
Bargaining Basics: March 11, 1:00pm-5:00pm EST
This introductory webinar is aimed at members who are likely to be involved in the collective bargaining process at their local or council. We will discuss what can and cannot be bargained over under federal law, “good faith” bargaining, use of official time, information requests, and how to access additional relevant resources.
Strategic Bargaining: March 12, 1:00pm-5:00pm EST
This advanced bargaining skills class is for AFGE leaders and members already experienced in the collective bargaining process who would like to further develop their skills in negotiating collective bargaining agreements for federal employees. This course explores how to determine the best bargaining strategy for your situation, implementing a strategic bargaining plan, and effective strategies for educating members and gaining their support. Participants should be experienced bargainers and/or have already attended the Bargaining Basics webinar.
We look forward to welcoming you at an upcoming training!
In Solidarity,
AFGE Field Services and Education Department
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