| CLEAR Class Schedule -- Fall 2009 |
Download our Fall 2009 Class Flyer to circulate and post.
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LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS TRAINING: 8 sessions, certificate program. Learn the essential skills for being an effective union leader. Topics will include leadership roles and responsibilities, responding to anti-union comments, dealing with conflict and difficult people, communication skills for talking to management and members in crisis, and strengthening your membership. Instructor: A. Valdez.
INVESTIGATING DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS: 3 sessions. It is important to have sufficient training in order to deal with workplace discrimination and harassment. This course will provide an in-depth understanding of all forms of discrimination and hands on practice in learning the basics of complaint investigation. 3 sessions. Instructor: A. Valdez.
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE: 5 sessions. This is a leadership program designed for union members, officers and staff, particularly chairpersons, secretaries and treasurers. Learn how to properly and lawfully conduct and record business in union meetings. Based on the 10th ed. of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised. Topics to include quorum, agenda and order of business; progress of main motions, precedence of motions, elections & voting, minutes; conventions and resolution writing. Instructor: W. Puette, Ph.D., RP, CP
UNION REPRESENTATION: LEGAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 3 sessions. A review of issues related to the duty of fair representation, the "Bill of Rights" for union members and other requirements of State and federal labor laws. Instructor: W. Puette, Ph.D.
RECESSION, FINANCIAL CRISIS, UNEMPLOYMENT AND LIVING STANDARDS: 4 sessions. An introduction to aspects of the economy of vital interest to labor, including the background of the Global, U.S. and Hawaiian economic crises: who was responsible and the framework for assessing short and long run solutions. Topics include banks and the shadow banking system, regulation, income distribution, unemployment, state budgets unemployment and inflation, the standards of living and the vital role that labor plays in the economy. Instructor: L. Boyd, Ph.D.
DISCIPLINARY GRIEVANCES & JUST CAUSE: 3 sessions. Review the essential elements arbitrators require of an employer to prove its case against an employee and what procedural rights employees have when faced with such charges. Topics include: Weingarten Rights, Due Process, At-Will Employment, constructive discharge, and "the 7 Tests of Just Cause". Instructor: W. Puette, Ph.D.
PREPARATION FOR BARGAINING IN HARD TIMES: 4 sessions. How to measure "real" wages, calculate ability to pay, and the actual "cost" and value of employer & union proposals for both public and private sector collective bargaining. Students are expected to bring their contracts and problems to class. Instructor: L. Boyd, Ph.D.
RIGHTS ARBITRATION: 6 sessions. Topics to include arbitrator selection, case presentation, evidence and proof, witness examination and cross-examination, etc. Participants will prepare and present a mock arbitration. Enrollment will be restricted to students who have already completed CLEAR's Grievance Handling series or possess equivalent experience. [minimum enrollment, 8; maximum enrollment, 20] Instructor: W. Puette, Ph.D.
ULP's: 4 sessions. Learn how to recognize, document and write up "Unfair Labor Practices" under the National Labor Relations Act in three core contexts: Organizing, Bargaining, and Representation. Instructor: W. Puette, Ph.D.
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To enroll in any of the CLEAR classes, you need to submit an enrollment form with payment to CLEAR as early as possible. Ten dollar ($10) late registration fee per class will be charged for enrollments received less than seven (7) days prior to first night of class. Fee payment (payable to: University of Hawaii) will be returned only if you withdraw 10 days prior to the first night of class or where the class is canceled. It is important to register in advance. Classes not sufficiently enrolled one week prior to commencement will be canceled. You may download our Enrollment Form here or call, write or e-mail us at:
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Single session workshops available to interested organizations (2 to 3 hours each session at $200 per session). For more information or to arrange a presentation phone (808) 454-4774 or E-Mail: clear@hawaii.edu
Two New CLEAR Services AvailableCLEAR is now able to provide facilitation services for union meetings or meetings between the union and management where a neutral outside party is needed. There are times when it is difficult for union leaders to both conduct a meeting and fully participate in discussing the issue, especially when they are also one of the stakeholders. Using an outside facilitator enables leaders to fully participate. For the same reason it may also be useful in some situations to use an outside facilitator for certain meetings between the union and management. If it is time for your union to do some serious long-range planning, assess your current objectives and define or refine your future goals, a strategic planning retreat may be the answer. Strategic planning is a proactive step designed to objectively assess and enhance the unions effectiveness as well as prepare for and hopefully sidestep crisis situations. For more information about either of these programs contact Adrienne Valdez at CLEAR, phone 454-4774 or avaldez@hawaii.edu |