Steward Conference
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
Union stewards wear many hats in their workplaces – leader, communicator, organizer, and activist to name a few. The OCSEA Steward Conference provides workshop, networking, and recognition opportunities. The event is set for 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency, 350 N. High St., Columbus. REGISTER ONLINE

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 SCHEDULED TRAININGS

Advanced Steward's Training: This is a three-hour course on the elements of major contract articles. This course has been updated to reflect current issues affecting changing workplaces. This course is necessary, with Steward's Training, for steward certification. REGISTER ONLINE

Basic Steward's Training (Part 1 and Part 2): This six-hour course provides the fundamentals of stewardship. Participants will learn the grievance, discipline and Working Out of Classification procedures. This course is necessary for steward certification. It is presented over the course of two three-hour week day sessions or one six-hour Saturday session. REGISTER ONLINE

Communication Skills: This three-hour workshop focuses on skill building to improve verbal and non-verbal communications for individuals and groups. REGISTER ONLINE

FMLA Basics: Three-hour course covering the Family and Medical Leave Act eligibility and usage requirements. REGISTER ONLINE

Promotion Language:  Three-hour course covering the meaning and intent of Article 17 Promotion language, tips for filling out applications and issues for consideration in promotional grievances. REGISTER ONLINE

Union Members Rights and Responsibilities: Two-Hour class on the rights of union members regarding what the union can do for them and the responsibilities of union members regarding what they should do for the union. REGISTER ONLINE

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