***It’s Not Grieveable, Now What?

Many grievance representatives say their most difficult task is communicating with members who believe they have a legitimate grievance when a thorough investigation shows otherwise.  While it can be hard to share this news, we must always remember that the grievance process is just one way to address our members’ issues.  In this webinar, you will:

1. Learn how to explain the results of a grievance investigation
2. Identify available alternatives to solve an issue outside of a grievance
3. Create a plan to execute your chosen alternative

If you are a Local/Unit Officer or grievance representative, this online class is for you!  It is especially useful for those who have recently completed CSEA’s two-part grievance representation workshop.

Thursday, December 1, from 12 to 1 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=764

***Contract Negotiations: Team Training

This interactive workshop is designed for local government and private sector officers and activists who wish to develop a strategy for the Contract Negotiating Team that accompanies the Labor Relations Specialist to the bargaining table to negotiate the bargaining unit’s collective bargaining agreement.

Mon Dec. 5 and Tue Dec 6 2022, from 6 to 8 pm**

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=765

***How to Conduct a New Member Orientation

With the Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME, it is more important than ever that we introduce new employees to the benefits we have fought for and won.  This program is designed to give you the resources necessary to implement and build your own new member orientation program for your local or unit.

This workshop is for Local and Unit officers and activists who are interested in building a more effective New Member Orientation Program.

Tuesday December 6, 2022, from 11 am to 1 pm**

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=766

***Representing Members in Discipline and Interrogations  

Do you know your rights in a disciplinary investigation? Want to make sure your co-workers don’t get railroaded in an interrogation? Every day, CSEA discipline representatives educate and advocate for their co-workers. In this two-part webinar, you will learn about your discipline procedure, your rights, and how to effectively represent your co-workers. This workshop meets Local and Unit officers’ disciplinary training requirement.

This workshop is for ALL Local Government, NYS Authorities and Canals bargaining unit officers and activists who want to represent members in disciplinary matters.

Wed Dec 7 and Thu Dec 8, from 6-8 pm**

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=767

***All About Our Union: A CSEA Member Orientation Workshop

Today’s unions must work hard every day to hold on to what we have accomplished. Our strength depends upon member involvement and the recruitment and education of new leaders. This member orientation workshop is designed to provide participants with knowledge and information about CSEA. In this workshop, participants will be provided with an overview of CSEA, including the history, structure, resources available, the benefits of membership, and becoming involved in education opportunities. Come join us and learn more about your Union —- CSEA!

This workshop is open to All CSEA Members.

Tuesday, December 13, 2022, from 1 to 2 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=768

***State Government: Representing Members in Discipline and Interrogation

Would you like to learn how to build a stronger union? Do you want to know what is required to represent your brothers and sisters effectively? In this 2-part webinar, you will review the elements of your contract’s disciplinary procedure, you will learn how to investigate disciplinary grievances and distinguish between an interview and an interrogation. Also, you will learn what your rights are in a disciplinary investigation and ensure that those you are representing are being treated fairly.

This workshop is for CSEA State Government bargaining unit (ASU, ISU, OSU) Officers and activists who are responsible for representing members in disciplinary issues in the workplace.

Wed Dec 14 and Thu Dec 15, 2022, from 6 to 8 pm**

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=771

***Conducting Successful Meetings

Much of the business of the union is done during meetings–general membership meetings, executive board meetings, committee meetings, steward meetings and many other types of meetings. In order for these meetings to be productive and useful, the leaders and participants of the meetings must be aware of some basic information. In this workshop, we will identify the characteristics of successful meetings, examine the different types of meetings held within the union context, learn the basics of parliamentary procedure, and practice meeting preparation and participation techniques.

Thursday, December 15, 2022, from 2 to 4 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=770

**This is a 2-part workshop, must participate in both parts to receive credit