Week ending July 26, 2024

 

 

 

 

Welcome to This Week in Labor Education!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CSEA Education & Training Upcoming online representation and union-building webinars scheduled

 

The Education and Training Department staff continue to provide opportunities for members to gain and enhance their skills through our in-person and online trainings. These trainings are open to members in All Regions. Workshop descriptions and registration for all current offerings are available online on our website. Members can also register by calling their CSEA Region office.

NOTE: Participants must use their own time or have approved release time to attend trainings if attending during their normal work hours. Grievance Representation Training and Representing Members in Discipline and Interrogation Training are both required for all officers as per the CSEA Constitution (Article 5, Section 6)

Here are our upcoming in-person offerings:

 

July

• July 29 & 30** – Contract Negotiations: Team Training – Binghamton (Region 5) – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Call (607) 772-1750 to register.
• July 30 – Inside the Time and Attendance Process – New York (Region 2) – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Call (212) 406-2156 to register.
• July 30 & 31** – Representing Members in Discipline and Interrogation – Queensbury (Region 4) – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Call (518) 782-4400 or (800) 874-7344 to register.
• July 31 – Conflict Management for Union Members – New York (Region 2) – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Call (212) 406-2156 to register.

 

August

• August 6 & 7** – State Government Grievance Representation – Albany (Region 4) – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Call (518) 782-4400 or (800) 874-7344 to register.
• August 6 & 7** – Representing Members in Discipline and Interrogation – East Greenbush (Region 4) – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Call (518) 782-4400 or (800) 874-7344 to register.
• August 7 & 8** – Grievance Representation Workshop – Allegany (Region 6) – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Call (716) 691-6555 or (866) 568-7734 to register.
• August 7 & 8** – Steward Workshop – Amherst (Region 6) – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Call (716) 691-6555 or (866) 568-7734 to register.
• August 12 & 13** – Steward Workshop – Cortland (Region 5) – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Call (315) 433-0050 or (800) 559-7975 to register.
• August 13 & 14** – Representing Members in Discipline and Interrogation – Binghamton (Region 5) – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Call (607) 772-1750 to register.
• August 14 & 15** – Representing Members in Discipline and Interrogation – Commack (Region 1) – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Call (631) 462-0030 to register.
• August 17 – Representing Members in Discipline and Interrogation – Canton Satellite Office (Region 5) – Call (315) 433-0050 or (800) 559-7975 to register.
• August 21 & 22** – Representing Members in Discipline and Interrogation – Fulton(Region 5) – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Call (315) 433-0050 or (800) 559-7975 to register.
• August 24 – State Government: Representing Members in Discipline and Interrogation – Orangeburg (Region 3) – 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Call (845) 831-1000 or (800) 757-CSEA to register.
• August 27 & 28** – Grievance Representation Workshop – Binghamton (Region 5) – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Call (607) 772-1750 to register.

**Must attend both days

 

Here are our upcoming online offerings– details and registration on our website:

July

• July 27 (Sat) – Private Sector Discipline & Interrogation – 10 am to 12 pm

 

August

• August 5 (Mon) – Grievance Recertification – 6 pm to 8 pm
• August 6 (Tue) – State Government Discipline and Interrogation Recertification – 12 pm to 2 pm
• August 6 (Tue) – How to Conduct a New Member Orientation – 6 pm to 8 pm
• August 7 (Wed) – An Overview of the Family Medical Leave Act – 12 pm to 2 pm
• August 8 (Thu) – Building Our Union: One-to-One Conversations – 6 pm to 8 pm
• August 12 (Mon) – Conducting Successful Meetings – 6 pm to 8 pm
• August 13 (Tue) – Labor-Management Committee Training – 12 pm to 2 pm
• August 14 (Wed) – The 7 Tests of Just Cause – 12 pm to 1 pm
• August 14 (Wed) – Grievance Recertification – 6 pm to 8 pm
• August 20 (Tue) – The 7 Tests of Just Cause – 6 pm to 7 pm
• August 21 (Wed) & 22 (Thu) – Labor History – 6 to 8 pm**
• August 26 (Mon) – Advanced Grievance: Introduction to Contract Interpretation – 6 pm to 8 pm
• August 27 (Tue) – Advanced Steward: Building an Activist Network – 6 pm to 8 pm
• August 28 (Wed) – Building Our Union: One-to-One Conversations – 12 pm to 2 pm

 

**Must attend both days

 

Activist Word(s) of the Week

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) –

A method of settling disputes in which a neutral third party (or “arbitrator”) holds a hearing, listens to the arguments and evidence from both dies, and makes a decision by which both parties must abide.

 

This Week in Labor History

 

The Civil Rights Act of 1964: A Landmark in American History

In July 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law, marking a pivotal moment in American history. This legislation, also known as Title VII, aimed to eliminate workplace discrimination based on race, sex, religion, or national origin. Over time, the scope of the Act expanded to include protections against age and disability discrimination.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was comprehensive in its approach, addressing various aspects of civil rights and equality:

• Workplace Discrimination: The Act made it illegal for employers to discriminate based on race, sex, religion, or national origin. This laid the groundwork for creating more equitable workplaces across the United States.
• Integration of Schools and Public Facilities: The Act provided mechanisms for integrating schools and other public facilities, which had been segregated by law or practice, thereby advancing the cause of racial equality in education and public life.
• Voting Rights: By strengthening voting rights protections, the Act aimed to ensure that all Americans, regardless of race or ethnicity, could participate fully in the democratic process.
• Federal Funds Penalty: Programs found to be engaging in discriminatory practices faced the penalty of losing federal funds, creating a strong incentive for compliance with the new law.

The Great Society and the Legacy of John F. Kennedy

Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, President Johnson committed to advancing Kennedy’s civil rights agenda. Johnson also introduced his own vision for a “Great Society,” which sought to eliminate poverty and racial injustice. The signing of the Civil Rights Act was a significant step toward realizing this vision.

President Johnson’s Remarks

Upon signing the Civil Rights Act, President Johnson made a poignant statement that encapsulated the law’s essence:

“The purpose of this law is simple. It does not restrict the freedom of any American, so long as he respects the rights of others. It does not give any special treatment to any citizen. It does say the only limit to a man’s hope for happiness, and for the future of his children, shall be his own ability.”

This statement highlighted the Act’s fundamental goal of ensuring equal opportunity for all Americans, regardless of their background, and emphasized that the only barrier to one’s success should be their own abilities and efforts.

 

To learn more about the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964:

Johnson Speech on Civil Rights Bill, Jul 2, 1964 (senate.gov)

LBJ Champions the Civil Rights Act of 1964 | National Archives

Legal Highlight: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

U.S. Senate: Landmark Legislation: The Civil Rights Act of 1964

 

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