Connecticut

Council 4, a union representing 30,000 workers across Connecticut, has donated $2,000 to support Veterans OASIS (Operation Academic Support for Incoming Service Members) at Manchester Community College.

Sandy DeCampos of AFSCME Local 991 (Town of Manchester), a member of the Council 4 Veterans Committee, presented OASIS Program Coordinator Michelle LaBelle with the donation from the union’s Veterans Committee.

Training union members to be strong advocates for their co-workers and defenders of their contractual rights and freedoms is a critical part of the AFSCME mission.

“Our union is only as strong as our activist core,” said Council 4 Education Coordinator Joe Aresimowicz. “That’s why we’re dedicated to providing training that meets the needs of our union members.”

Council 4 Training: Union Officers

Council 4 is offering this training to help Local Union officers understand and carry out their responsibilities.

The training will be lead by Council 4 Education Coordinator Joe Aresimowicz.

Morning coffee and a light lunch will be provided.

There is no fee for this class. Please RSVP your attendance to Kelly Martinez at [email protected].

Council 4 Training: The Union Steward

This training will focus on the role and responsibilities of the union steward.

Council 4 Education Coordinator Joe Aresimowicz will lead the training.

Light breakfast will be provided.

This class is free of charge. RSVP your attendance or any questions on the training to Kelly Martinez at [email protected].

Council 4 Training: When It's Not a Grievance

Union representation comes in many forms. This workshop will explore ways to represent members when filing a grievance is not the solution to a workplace problem.

Council 4 Education Coordinator Joe Aresimowicz and Organizing Coordinator Kelly Martinez will lead the training.

Light refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Class is free of charge. Please RSVP your attendance to Kelly Martinez at [email protected].

Council 4 Training: Worker and Family Protection Programs

This training will focus on Family and Medical Leave, Workers Compensation, Unemployment Insurance,  and Americans with Disabilities Act/Special Accomodations.

Council 4 Education Coordinator Joe Aresimowicz will lead the training.

Light morning refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Class is free of charge. Please RSVP your attendance to Kelly Martinez at [email protected].

Post-Retirement Planning Seminar

This special training will focus on the challenges facing our families after retirement. Topics will include Wills & Estate Planning; Social Security; Medicaid, Medicare and Title IX.

Our presenter will be Robert Scalise, Attorney, Ericson, Scalise & Mangan, PC New Britain Areas of Practice: Estate Planning Elder Law Asset Protection Estate and Trust Administration Real Estate Business Law.

Council 4 Treasurer's Training

Join us for hands-on training with experts from our AFSCME International and Council 4.

Subject matter will include an overview and application of the AFSCME Financial Standards Code.

All signatories on Local Union accounts are encouraged to attend. We also welcome, and suggest attendance of, Local Union Trustees.

There is no charge for this training. Lunch will be provided. Be sure to bring a calculator.

Registration deadline is July 3, 2019.

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Council 4 Training: Union Meetings & Robert's Rules

Council 4 is offering this training to help Local Union officers run membership meetings effectively and in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order.

The training will be led by Council 4 Education Coordinator Joe Aresimowicz.

Morning coffee and a light lunch will be provided.

There is no fee for this class. Please RSVP your attendance to Kelly Martinez at [email protected].

Council 4 Training on Time Management

Council 4 is offering this training to provide Council 4 union members with best practices for managing multiple projects, priorities an deadlines. The goal is to improve organizational skills, teach you how to work smarter and reduce the stress caused by multiple demands on your time.

The training will be facilitated by Council 4 Organizing Coordinator Kelly Martinez and other Council 4 staff who have been trained in this module.

Morning coffee and a light lunch will be provided.