September
Stewards in Action
Wednesday, September 20 (10 AM – 5 PM) & Thursday, September 21 (9 AM – 5 PM) // AFSCME Local 2250 Office (14440 Old Mill Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772)
Please email [email protected] if you are interested in attending.
In this two-day session we focus on the nuts and bolts of becoming an effective shop steward. A steward has important roles and responsibilities within the union that include signing up new members, getting others involved in the union, keeping co-workers up to date on what the union is doing, and representing co-workers with management. Become a certified steward by completing this training and gathering the support of ten co-workers.
Local President’s Meeting
Friday, September 22 (10 AM – 5 PM) // IBEW Local 24 (2701 W Patapsco Ave, # 200, Baltimore, MD 21230)
This meeting is for all AFSCME Council 3 presidents to build solidarity, share strengths and challenges. We will review benchmarks for healthy locals, discuss best practices, and set goals for the rest of 2023 and 2024.
Financial Standards Workshop
Saturday, September 23 // 9 AM - 3 PM // 1410 Bush St., Baltimore, MD 21230
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Presented by the AFSCME International Auditing Department, this class instructs participants on IRS and AFSCME Financial Standards Code rules and regulations for union recordkeeping and reporting. We will examine the Code and discuss best practices for overseeing your local’s funds. This training is open to local elected leaders.
October
Statewide Bargaining Town Hall
Wednesday, October 11 // 6 PM // Virtual on Zoom
Important updates on state bargaining and planning for the next mobilization to win a good contract and raises. This event is virtual so that we can build solidarity and power in every corner of the state.
Volunteer Member Organizing Blitz & Week of Action
Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 // Statewide
Multi-day training and blitz designed to build our union and get you the skills you need to reach out to and involve co-workers and strengthen your local union. We’ll hit worksites and do house visits to talk to non-members and find new activists.
November
Financial Standards Workshop
Friday, November 3 // 10 AM – 4 PM // 1410 Bush St., Baltimore, MD 21230 (with virtual option)
Presented by the AFSCME International Auditing Department, this class instructs participants on IRS and AFSCME Financial Standards Code rules and regulations for union recordkeeping and reporting. We will examine the Code and discuss best practices for overseeing your local’s funds. This training is open to local elected leaders.
Intro to the Union: Building Power in the Workplace
Tuesday, November 7, Thursday, November 9 & Tuesday, November 14 // 10 AM – 4 PM // Multiple Locations
This training is designed for members new to the union or long-time members who want to get more involved. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the structure and history of AFSCME, how to solve problems, fight on issues and every member’s rights and responsibilities.
December
Legislative Kick-Off
Saturday, December 9 // 9 AM – 3 PM // Location TBD
The legislative session begins on January 10. This meeting is for any member who wants to participate in mobilizing around the Council’s priorities for the upcoming session.
Volunteer Member Organizing Blitz
Monday, December 11 – Friday, December 15 // Location TBD
Multi-day training and blitz designed to get you the skills you need to reach out to and involve co-workers and strengthen your local union. We’ll pair up and hit worksites to talk to non-members and find new activists.
Solidarity Day Statewide Show of Action
Wednesday, December 13 // Statewide
AFSCME members from around the state will show our solidarity with statewide contract negotiations.