In AFT MI Update

Register Today for AFT Michigan’s Fall Union Building Institute (UBI)!

Are you a workplace leader looking to develop your union leadership skills? Wondering where to start when it comes to being a building representative, steward, or union member? Worksite leaders and members are invited to sign up for various virtual sessions designed to develop skills and build on existing knowledge and skills around core union capacities throughout the week of September 30th. Sessions are focused on core areas of AFT Michigan’s Power Wheel and include the following:

Workplace Leader 101

Monday, Sep 30, 2024

As a building representative or department steward you are a “mini-president” — the “face of the union” in your worksite. Members rely on you for communication about union events, updates, and actions. Members also turn to you for support with worksite issues. Join us to learn about and reflect on the core skills that make a strong union leader.

Contract Enforcement 101

Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024

We work hard to win strong contracts, let’s make sure we enforce them! Knowing your contract and understanding the process of handling worksite issues can help members find solutions and build power. In this session, participants will define grievances and work their way through a case study to help demystify the process of contract enforcement.

Using Lists and Maps to Organize Your Workplace

Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024

All good organizing starts with a great list! Join us for an evening with AFT Michigan’s very own list-guy, Dan Kukuk, to learn how a well organized list can support your ability to reach out to colleagues about upcoming union events and issues. We’ll also spend some time discussing how elections play an important role in setting policies and conditions that impact educators, students, and communities with Political Coordinator, Jenell Mansfield. Come find out how lists and worksite conversations are crucial in moving members to action in upcoming 2024 elections!

The One-on-One Conversation

Thursday, October, 3,2024

Want to talk to your colleagues about issues in your workplace or invite them to the next union meeting, but not sure how to start? This training is for you! Come join our 90 minute session on 1:1 conversations that move your colleagues to action. Whether it’s asking a potential member to sign a union card, talking to an unsure member about an upcoming board meeting, or moving a busy colleague towards being more active in your union, this training will leave you feeling confident in your organizing conversation skills!

All sessions are over Zoom and begin at 5 PM. Register at aftmichigan.org/union-building-events today!

Member Organizing Institute (MOI) Registration and Upcoming Orientation

For building representatives and department stewards looking for a community of workplace leaders to learn and grow alongside, AFT Michigan is offering a Member Organizing Institute (MOI) cohort that provides workplace leaders an opportunity to learn more and practice the skills of effective building reps and department stewards.

A member’s ability to draw from personal work and union experience to engage and activate potential members is invaluable. The program seeks to foster a culture of organizing and member engagement by supporting the work of union-building in workplaces throughout our locals. Orientation is on October 5th at the AFT Michigan, David Hecker Building (2661 E. Jefferson Detroit, MI 48207) and is required to participate in the program. Ongoing training and support is provided by AFT Michigan Thursdays over Zoom, 6 PM-7 PM from October 10- November 21. Workplace leaders who participate in MOI will receive a copy of AFT’s Organizing and Union-Building Model “Powering Up”.

Learn more here! Space is limited. Please reach out to Meenakshi Mukherjee (mmukherjee@aftmichigan.org) with any questions. Register at aftmichigan.org/union-building-events today!

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