2007 Michigan Summer School for Women Workers
Workshops 02 Basic Union Skills Instructors: M. Pat Fowler, UAW Local 1248 Lorene Randall, UAW Local 651 (Retired) Facilitator: DeLisa Brown, TWU Local 171 This is a great class for first-timers. Pick up all the tools necessary to effect positive change in your local union. You'll learn how to become a more active participant in union meetings. A woman 03 Female & Male Relationships Instructors: Dr. Michelle Morgan, AAUP, AFT Sam Kirkland, UAW Local 653 Facilitator: Sandra Esparza, UWUA Local 105 Why are some couples very happy together? What kind of foundation is their relationship built upon? Just how can women relate to men--who seem to be from a different planet? Come and learn how to better understand and relate to the opposite sex! 04 Communication & Leadership Skills Instructors: Michelle Kaminski, MSU Labor Education Judy Barber, UAW Local 362 Facilitator: Kenyatta Douglas, UAW Local 182 Overcome the obstacles to communication by utilizing the building blocks of creating and delivering your message. Whether you are chairing a committee meeting or leading a march, preparation and planning are key elements of leadership. 05 Ballot Box to Bread Box: Politics & Finances Instructor: Willie Paulsen, MSU Facilitator: Maria G. Starr, UAW Local 652 We can negotiate the best contract in the world, but a legislative change can negate it. We need to educate ourselves and others and be involved in the legislative process so WE are the ones to establish the laws to enable us to maintain the middle class. 06 Attitude Affects Your Altitude: Mind, Body & Soul Instructors: Lynn Marie Smith, AFT-Michigan April Bau, UAW Local 892 Facilitator: Nicole Charles, UAW Local 845 Do you know people who emit negative vibes with all that they do? No matter what is thought, said, or done, negativity shines through. Come learn the powerful influence being positive can have on people. Exchange ideas on how to elevate your strengths and your efforts by developing magnetic positive habits. 07 Conflict Resolution Instructors: Michelle Fecteau, AAUP Calvanita Peals, UAW Local 594 Facilitator: Jeanne Baugh, UAW Local 6000 Have you ever stamped your feet, screamed, pointed your finger, and demanded that your position be heard? Then you threw gasoline on the fire. Attend this workshop and explore the techniques and methods of professional conflict resolution. 1A Youth & Unions (Ages 8-12) Instructors: Erica Capetillo Nicole Douglas Get your kids out from in front of the TV and into a workshop where they will learn what unionism is all about. They 1B Youth & Unions (Ages 13-18) Instructors: Yalonda Freeman, UAW Local 598 Detra Pittman, UAW Local 898 Get your kids out from in front of the TV and into a workshop where they will learn what unionism is all about. They |