All chapter leaders are urged to attend a regional "Together We Rise" leadership training session - accompanied by another leader in your unit.
These training sessions will help you to improve your chapter's collective power.
Training program will include:
- Presentation of new "Together We Rise" slide show
- Discussion on new roles and responsibilities for chapter chairs
- New Contract Ratification Protocols
- Accessing your chapter funds
- How to get members to recommit to the union
- Grievance handling and contract enforcement skills
- Working with Local 888 field staff to make chapter specific plans and set goals
- Improving chapter communications and record keeping
- How to involve members in political action
Please Note: If you are interested in attending, please contact your Local 888 Field Rep (617-241-3300) to see if you are eligible for paid union release time. If ineligible, other funds may be available to reimburse you for attending this training. Please notify your Local 888 Field Rep. if you have an additional chapter leader or potential leader that you think should attend the training.