Duty of Fair Representation
In this brief webinar, you will learn about The Duty of Fair Representation (DFR), the legal obligation of a union to fairly represent all workers in a bargaining unit whether they are members or not. This workshop will explain the CSEA activists’ obligation to fairly represent all members of a bargaining unit. This training is geared specifically for CSEA grievance and discipline representatives but is accessible to all members. Attendance of this workshop does not meet any training requirement for officers, grievance representatives, or discipline representatives.
This workshop is Open to all CSEA members.
November 8 – 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=352
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.
November 8-9** – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=368
Grievance Representation
Want a stronger union? Attend this upcoming Grievance Representation workshop! Help enforce the contractual rights you and your co-workers have won. Every day, CSEA grievance representatives represent their co-workers in contract grievance procedures. In this new and exciting two-part webinar, you will learn how to follow a contractual grievance procedure, investigate a case, write a grievance, and present a grievance to management.
Completion of this workshop complies with the CSEA Local/Unit Constitutional mandate, Article 5 Section 6. To be appointed as a certified grievance representative, participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local or Unit president.
This workshop is designed for Local Government, Private Sector, and New York State Authority officers and activists who have little or no experience handling grievances and other workplace violations.
November 9-10** – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=353
State Government: Representing Members in Discipline and Interrogations
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 new and exciting 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 Grievance Representatives who are responsible for representing members in disciplinary issues in the workplace. Participants must use their own time or have approved Release Time to attend this workshop if attending during their normal work hours.
November 15-16** – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=354
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 learn how to explain the results of a grievance investigation, identify available alternatives to solve an issue outside of a grievance, and create a plan to execute your chosen alternative.
This workshop is designed for Local/Unit Officers or Grievance Representatives who have completed CSEA’s Grievance Representation Workshop.
November 17 – 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=355
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.
November 18 – 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=356
Grievance Representation Recertification
This workshop is designed for officers and activists that have completed the basic workshop. In this interactive workshop, participants will practice reviewing fact patterns, conduct a grievance investigation, apply applicable contract language, and discuss the basics of presenting a grievance to management.
Completion of this workshop complies with the CSEA Local/Unit Constitutional mandate, Article 5 Section 6. To be appointed as a certified Grievance Representative, members must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit Presidents.
This workshop is for ALL State, Local Government and Private Sector bargaining unit officers and activists who have completed the basic grievance workshop.
November 18 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=357
Steward
Our union is strongest when our members come together, ready to fight for what’s right. Every day, CSEA stewards make this happen at worksites throughout the state. In this two-part workshop, you will learn more about our union and how stewards build power by organizing, educating, and communicating with coworkers.
This workshop is for All CSEA Members who want to build a stronger union.
November 20 –10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=358
Private Sector Discipline: Representing Members in Interrogations
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 new and exciting webinar, you will review the elements of your contractual disciplinary procedure and your rights as union representatives in interrogations/investigatory interviews. Also learn how to defend the rights of members in interrogations/investigatory interviews and how to distinguish between an interrogation/investigatory interview and other supervisory discussions that do not entitle workers to union representation.
This workshop is for Private Sector Local officers and activists who are interested in learning about their disciplinary procedure and how to effectively represent members in disciplinary interrogations and investigatory interviews.
November 22 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=359
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.
November 22-23** – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=360
Representing Members in Discipline and Interrogations Recertification
This workshop is designed for officers and activists that have completed the basic workshop. Participants will have an opportunity to review their role and employee rights within the disciplinary process and practice their skills in preparing for and representing members during disciplinary interrogations.
Completion of this workshop will ensure compliance with the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions’ Article 5, Section 6. To be appointed as a certified Discipline & Interrogation Representative, members must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit Presidents.
This workshop is for ALL State, Local Government and Private Sector bargaining unit officers and activists who have completed the basic discipline and Interrogation workshop.
November 23 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=361
Grievance, Discipline, PERB, and the NLRB
Do you have a co-worker with an issue at work, but you’re not quite sure how to solve it? This webinar will give an overview of several different avenues we have to defend our coworkers’ rights and build a stronger union on the shop floor. Attendance of this webinar does not meet the CSEA Constitution officers’ and representatives’ grievance or disciplinary training requirements.
This workshop is open to All CSEA Members.
November 29 – 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=371
Weingarten Rights: What You Need to Know
In this brief webinar, you will learn about how to protect and enforce your right (known as Weingarten rights) to union representation when faced with an investigatory interview. An investigatory interview occurs when a supervisor questions an employee to obtain information that could be used as a basis for discipline or when a supervisor asks an employee to defend her or his conduct. Attendance of this workshop does not meet officers’ and discipline representatives’ Discipline & Interrogation training requirement.
This workshop is Open to all CSEA members.
November 29 – 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=362
The 7 Tests of Just Cause
In this webinar, you will learn about the seven tests management must meet in order to discipline an employee. This will be especially useful for members who have already taken a Discipline and Interrogation workshop from the Education and Training department. Attendance of this workshop does not meet officers’ and discipline representatives’ Discipline & Interrogation training requirement.
This workshop is open to All CSEA Members.
November 30 –10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=372
Leading Effective Union Meetings Virtually and In Person
Have you ever found yourself wanting to be anywhere else but in this meeting, which just drags on and on? Or grimacing on a conference call or online meeting as five people try to talk at the same time? In this interactive 2-hour online workshop, we’ll talk about how to plan and run effective union meetings that get things done and energize members, even when we can’t meet in person.
This workshop is for All CSEA Members and especially recommended for activists who lead local or unit meetings (Executive Board, membership , stewards, committees, etc.).
November 30 -6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=363
Steward
Our union is strongest when our members come together, ready to fight for what’s right. Every day, CSEA stewards make this happen at worksites throughout the state. In this two-part workshop, you will learn more about our union and how stewards build power by organizing, educating, and communicating with coworkers.
This workshop is for All CSEA Members who want to build a stronger union.
November 30 – December 1** –6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=364
** must attend both nights
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