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“YES, WE CAN”: LABOR HISTORY FROM THE AGE OF ROOSEVELT TO THE AGE OF OBAMA (1929-2009) How does our labor history inform our current strategies? Diffi cult times have led to creative solutions. This course covers the history of US trade unionism from the Great Depression to the present day. CONTRACT CAMPAIGNS Successful negotiations require developing a strategic action plan that integrates membership involvement and community activism with activity at the bargaining table. This how-to class helps unions develop a comprehensive contract campaign. BASIC UNIONISM This class is for the newly active union member who wants a broad overview of how the labor movement works. It provides an introduction to labor law, collective bargaining, workplace dispute resolution and the role of labor in the political process. CAPACITACIÓN PARA LÍDERES (LEADERSHIP SKILLS) A course covering basic union leadership skillsfor Spanish speaking unionists. We will focus on team building, communication styles and principles of leadership. Activities will include case analysis and group discussion. Offered in Spanish. FRIDAY— PLENARY SESSION • TOM CHAMBERLAIN, PRESIDENT OREGON AFL-CIO SATURDAY—•HAWAIIAN LUAU, UO EAST LAWN • HAWAIIAN SHIRT CONTEST • RAFFLE • LABOR FILM FESTIVAL SUNDAY— • U-LEAD GRADUATION THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER SCHOOL WEEKEND PARTICIPANTS MEET TO SHARE INSIGHTS AND IDEAS IN... • EDUCATIONAL CORE COURSES AND WORKSHOPS • SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS • A SATURDAY LUAU ...LOTS OF OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH UNION MEMBERS FROM AROUND THE STATE. |
IF CHOOSING WORKSHOPS — FROM SCHEDULE 1 AND/OR SCHEDULE 2 WORKSHOP — SCHEDULES 1 & 2: SCHEDULE 1 LABOR LAW TRACK—”THE GOOD NEWS ON LABOR LAW” Developments on the state and federal levels have led to some changes in labor law and the potential for signifi cant reforms. These workshops deal with different aspects of worker rights. 1A: Organizing & the Law: Card Check, EFCA & Beyond An update on the current status of EFCA, with a strategic analysis of how card check recognition works in different jurisdictions. 1B: Federal Labor Law Changes in Federal Labor Law including the Civil Rights Act, the ADA, and the FMLA. 1C: What’s Happening in State Labor Law? An update on Oregon’s worker rights oriented statutes, with an emphasis on changes made in the 2009 Legislative Session. SCHEDULE 2 COMMUNICATIONS TRACK Effective communication is at the heart of union activism. These three workshops explore different aspects of how we get our message out to members and the public. 2A: Hello! Can You Hear Me Now?! Explores ways to get your message to members, allies and the public, and know that you have actually been heard. 2B: Effective Persuasion Techniques Provides hands-on opportunities for participants to use communication techniques in addressing typical union and workplace issues. Includes short videotaped presentations. 2C: E-Communications: New Ways to Reach Out How do we match a particular message with one of the new electronic technologies that permeate our lives (email, blogs, twitters, webcasts, texting)? This workshop emphasizes how to get the results you want from these E-communications tools, not learning the mechanics of how to use the technology |
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UO Living Learning Center North / 1455 East 15th Avenue / University of Oregon, Eugene _____ Vegetarian meals requested? _____ Vegan? _____ Disability related assistance requested? Registration & cancellation deadline: July 29, 2009 5:00 P.M. |
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