Events

by Staff on June 10, 2019 in Events

New Member Program (Next Generation NYSUT) Registration Deadline Monday, June 6, 2019
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
4:00-6:00 p.m.
NYSUT
Nassau Regional Office
1000 Woodbury Rd., Suite 214
Woodbury. NY 11797
516-496-2035
You can register for the June 12th workshop at the following link: http://www.cvent.com/d/s6q6g4

This workshop is devoted to the “Next Generation NYSUT” initiative introduced by President Andy Pallotta at the recent NYSUT RA. It is designed to promote effective methods to engage new members in the union culture. A goal of this workshop will be to focus on educating our new members about the importance of the union movement and emphasize the importance of members assuming active roles in their union. Introducing new members to a culture of unionism is particularly important in a post-Janus environment. Best practices for implementation of a program and a buddy system will be discussed. Particularly important will be a full explanation of how to implement NYSUT’s new data procedures for new hires and new enrollees. These workshops are particularly important for local presidents, treasurers, new member coordinators or anyone else who will have responsibility for some aspect of your local’s new member induction process. This workshop will be repeated on June 26 and July 11.

New Member Program (Next Generation NYSUT) Registration Deadline Monday, June 24, 2019
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
NYSUT
Nassau Regional Office
1000 Woodbury Rd., Suite 214
Woodbury. NY 11797
516-496-2035
You can register for the June 26th workshop at the following link: http://www.cvent.com/d/66q661

New Presidents’ Orientation and Workshop – Part 1 Registration Deadline – Monday, July 8, 2019
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
10:00 A.m. – 2:30 p.m.
NYSUT
Nassau Regional Office
1000 Woodbury Rd., Suite 214
Woodbury. NY 11797
516-496-2035
You can register for the conference at the following link: http://www.cvent.com/d/z6q66w

This workshop is intended for anyone who became a local president on or after July 1, 2019.

Because there is no New Local Presidents’ Conference offered by NYSUT this year (they’re done in alternate years), the Nassau Regional Office will present a more in-depth new presidents’ workshop spread over two days. The second part of this training will be presented on July 23.

Being a local president is an extremely difficult job and no one who becomes a local president is fully prepared for the job. That is especially true in a post-Janus environment. This workshop will provide new presidents the opportunity to meet with staff and other new local leaders for an overview of the roles and responsibilities of a local president as well as the services and support provided by the Regional Office and NYSUT. We will examine challenges and issues of concern to new local leaders and engage in discussion to assist and support you in being an effective local president. Among the subjects covered will be How to Manage Your Unmanageable Job, Dealing with Membership Issues in a Post-Janus World, Strategic Planning, Goal Setting and Establishing Priorities, Services Available from NYSUT and the Nassau Regional Office, Engaging Your Members to Build Local Power, Your Place in the NYSUT Governance Structure, Working with Your LRS, and Succession Planning.

Lunch will be served during the program.

New Member Program (Next Generation NYSUT) Registration Deadline – Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Thursday, July 11, 2019
10:00 a.m. – Noon
NYSUT
Nassau Regional Office
1000 Woodbury Rd., Suite 214
Woodbury. NY 11797
516-496-2035
You can register for the July 11th workshop at the following link: http://www.cvent.com/d/f6q6yf

The Building Rep. as Organizer Registration Deadline – Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Thursday, July 11, 2019
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
NYSUT
Nassau Regional Office
1000 Woodbury Rd., Suite 214
Woodbury. NY 11797
516-496-2035
You can register for the conference at the following link: http://www.cvent.com/d/s6q6ht

(This workshop is part of the building rep “Basic Curriculum” and should be attended by any new or inexperienced building rep)
In these times, internal organizing is probably the most important job of a union representative. This workshop will help union leaders and representatives to increase and refine their member engagement skills in order to build the local’s capacity and power. Included will be training on one-on-one conversations, data collection, leadership identification, and how to resolve workplace problems using organizing tactics.

New Presidents’ Orientation and Workshop – Part 2 Registration Deadline – Friday, July 19. 2019
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Nassau Regional Office
1000 Woodbury Rd., Suite 214
Woodbury. NY 11797
516-496-2035
You can register for the July 23rd workshop at the following link: http://www.cvent.com/d/b6q6n7

This workshop is a continuation of the July 10 workshop and is intended for anyone who became a local president on or after July 1, 2019.

Lunch will be served during the program.

Building Rep 1 Registration Deadline – Monday, July 22, 2019
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Nassau Regional Office
1000 Woodbury Rd., Suite 214
Woodbury. NY 11797
516-496-2035
You can register for the July 24th workshop at the following link: http://www.cvent.com/d/q6qygk

(This workshop is part of the building rep “Basic Curriculum” and should be attended by any new or inexperienced building rep)

This workshop is for building representatives and other union leaders who have had no formal training in the basics of union representation and advocacy. The topics to be covered include the daily challenges of representing members (advocacy), basic contract administration and grievance processing, addressing member concerns without starting fires and dealing with administrators. A strong emphasis will be placed on the duties of representatives to act as organizers through one-to-one conversations to promote the union and build member engagement and capacity.

Building Rep 2 Registration Deadline – Monday, July 22, 2019
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Nassau Regional Office
1000 Woodbury Rd., Suite 214
Woodbury. NY 11797
516-496-2035
You can register for the July 24th workshop at the following link: http://www.cvent.com/d/26qygz

(This workshop is part of the building rep “Basic Curriculum” and should be attended by any new or inexperienced building rep and should be taken only after completing Building Rep 1)

This follow-up to Building Rep 1 will include more in-depth information and training. The topics include strategic planning, one-on-one skills, and the administration of the collective bargaining agreement. The Taylor Law will be discussed including its history, the rights of unions and members, and the structure of PERB with regard to dispute resolution.

Building Rep 1 Registration Deadline – Friday, August 9, 2019
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Nassau Regional Office
1000 Woodbury Rd., Suite 214
Woodbury. NY 11797
516-496-2035
You can register for the August 13th workshop at the following link: http://www.cvent.com/d/l6qygs

Building Rep 1 (This workshop is part of the building rep “Basic Curriculum” and should be attended by any new or inexperienced building rep)

Building Rep 2 Registration Deadline – Friday, August 9, 2019
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
1:00 -3:00 p.m.
NYSUT
Nassau Regional Office
1000 Woodbury Rd., Suite 214
Woodbury. NY 11797
516-496-2035
You can register for the August 13th workshop at the following link: http://www.cvent.com/d/56qyg3

Building Rep 2 (This workshop is part of the building rep “Basic Curriculum” and should be attended by any new or inexperienced building rep and should be taken only after a representative has completed Building Rep 1)

Managing Local Union Finances Registration Deadline – Monday, August 12, 2019
(Presented by NYSUT
Accountant Helen Vickery)
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
NYSUT
Nassau Regional Office
1000 Woodbury Rd., Suite 214
Woodbury. NY 11797
516-496-2035
You can register for the August 14th workshop at the following link: http://www.cvent.com/d/k6qygc

This workshop is essential for new and experienced local union treasurers and recommended for all local union officers. It will take the mystery out of your fiduciary responsibility as a local union officer. You will learn new techniques that will not only make your job easier, but could save hours of your valuable time and protect your union from potentially devastating final liabilities. This workshop answers the following questions: What official financial requirements do I have as a local union officer? How do I conduct the AFT audit? Do I have to report to the IRS? What is the effect of the recent Supreme Court Janus decision on union funds and former agency fee payers? Topics covered include Budgeting, Federal Reporting Requirements, Cash Management, Local Insurance, Audits, Internal Financial Controls, Sound Financial Practices and, if time permits, Membership Reporting.

Student Debt Clinic Registration Deadline Monday, August 12, 2019
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
1:00-3:30 p.m.
NYSUT
Nassau Regional Office
1000 Woodbury Rd., Suite 214
Woodbury. NY 11797
516-496-2035
You can register for the August 20th workshop at the following link: http://www.cvent.com/d/76qygr

Need Help Managing Your Student Loan Debt? (date to be announced)
More than 44 million people in the United States are struggling to make their monthly student loan payments, and millions more see economic and personal opportunities pass them by as they prioritize paying down their debt. Does this sound like you or someone you know?

Many of these people may qualify for free federal programs that can help reduce their monthly payments and eventually lead to student loan forgiveness, but these lifeline programs are significantly under-enrolled. In an effort to help our members get access to these programs, The Nassau Regional Office in conjunction with the American Federation of Teachers are proud to host a Student Debt Clinic which will provide information on how to enroll in Income-Driven Repayment plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

With college costs skyrocketing to unprecedented levels, two categories of NYSUT members struggle to avoid being overwhelmed by student debt – newer members who recently attended or are currently enrolled in college or graduate programs and middle aged members whose children are now entering higher education. Unfortunately, many members confronting this problem are unaware of the resources available to them to help manage and mitigate student debt burdens. Both of our national organizations, AFT and NEA, offer debt relief counseling and assistance. This workshop will assist members to figure out how to manage the college debt nightmare.

Certification Day Workshop Registration Deadline Friday, August 16, 2019
(Presented by NYSUT
Certification Specialist Glenn Jeffers)
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
9:00 a.m. – Noon
NYSUT
Nassau Regional Office
1000 Woodbury Rd., Suite 214
Woodbury. NY 11797
516-496-2035
You can register for the August 20th workshop at the following link: http://www.cvent.com/d/f6qygt

This workshop will prove extremely valuable to any teacher or teaching assistant in the complex process of completing his/her certification requirements on the road to obtaining tenure. A general overview of the certification process and requirements will be presented. Following the presentation, workshop attendees will have the opportunity to meet individually with Glenn to discuss their specific situation and questions.

Registration Question: Please indicate if you would like to schedule 10 minute private consultation.