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Repeat Union Liasion Training

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND,  REPEAT LIAISON TRAINING:

 
The  constitutional changes put into place on September 15th, set in motion the future of  Unit #47.  All the Officer positions are part time , including the President , with stipends.  The newly  named  Union Liaisons, formerly the Unit Reps,  are the first defense for enforcing our contract. As such, training is needed. The  first sessions in October were well received. Many interested could not make these training sessions. The program will be repeated  SATURDAY, NOV. 19, 2016. SEE ATTACHED FLYER FOR DETAILS AND HOW TO RSVP.
Below is the constitutional changes and explanation of the role  of  a Union Liaison. 
 
Please sign up as soon as possible so we can get head count for  lunch. 
 
 

ARTICLE IV:  UNION LIAISONS

Section 1: Union Liaisons are the primary workplace leaders within Unit 47. They are the first line of defense for enforcing our contract and are the key to the creation and maintenance of a culture or organizing and mobilization. As such they will be payed a stipend $500/year or more as determined by the executive board.

Section 2: One to four Union Liaison positions shall be designated by the Executive Committee for each unit of the Hospital, depending on need. Such Liaisons shall be selected by the Executive Committee.  However, in the event multiple qualified candidates seek a position, an election may be conducted.

Section 3: Union Liaisons shall be expected to model the highest level of professional behavior as Nurses, Unionists, Educators and Leaders and to always focus on the imperative of quality care. In addition, the Duties of Union Liaisons shall be as follows:                                                                                                                                                                                                                   a) Update member lists (emails, addresses);

b) New employee outreach (mentoring, signing up to be members, educating on contract and union culture, activating them in union activities);

c) Be trained in and act in the position of First Responder for workplace issues by submitting step one grievances under guidance of Grievance Committee and being aware of all related timelines;

d) Maintain working relationships with supervisors, managers, HR;

e) Promote a healthy flow of information 

f) Organizer

g) Comply with all accountability measures as determined by the executive board in consultation with the Liaisons, including attending at least 3 of 4 quarterly meetings or training, and submitting monthly reports to officers;

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