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39th International ConventionJune 28 – July 2, 2010

2010 Delegate Guide

In accordance with federal law, the PEOPLE Committee will accept contributions only from members of AFSCME and their families. Contributions or gifts to AFSCME PEOPLE are not tax-deductible as

charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.

Registration closes at the end of the session on Thursday, July 1.

to take participants and specta-tors to the race in time for the

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the hotels after the Fun Run.

to top finishers: men and women; individuals and affiliates raising the most money; and the oldest and youngest participants.

Sign up today at the PEOPLEBooth in Hall B

is our special fundraising event where sponsored AFSCME members will run, walk, jog and/or roll around a preset race course at Castle Island, overlooking the JFK Library.

The 15th Biennial

PEOPLE FUN RUN

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Contents

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Delegate Kits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

BCEC Floor Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

What’s New in 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

What to Look for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Guide to Convention Events, Facilities & Services . . . . . . . . 18

Booths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

How the Convention Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Helpful Hints for Effective Convention Participation . . . . . . 25

Daily Agenda Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Special Caucuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Workshops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Committee Meetings & Nominating Caucuses . . . . . . . . . . 70

Flash Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Convention Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Sights & Sounds of Boston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Shuttle Bus Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Emergency Guidelines: BCEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Unionized Convention Service Providers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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Welcome

Dear Delegates, Alternates and Guests:

On behalf of our union’s 1.6 million active and retired members, welcome to the 39th AFSCME International Convention. Thank you for being in this historic city to continue building AFSCME’s great history of success. The work of representing our sisters and brothers from across the nation is a vital task. We appreciate you stepping up to get the job done.

Today we are experiencing the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Public services are being eliminated. Pay and benefits are under attack. Our members’ jobs are being cut. Working families across the country are counting on us to fight for them. We won’t let them down!

Our Convention theme, “Ready to Fight! Ready to Lead!” says it all. Times are tough. Elected leaders are making mis-guided decisions that threaten the health and safety of the people and communities that depend on us. They are mak-ing harmful budget cuts to education and local governments, undermining our ability to provide vital public services that make our country strong and proud.

These challenges are not new. We’ve faced them before and won. But we can never let our guard down if we are to con-tinue standing up for what’s right. We will fight together knowing we will emerge better, stronger and wiser.

Your participation in the important business of this year’s Convention will help shape our policies and set the direction

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of our union for the next two years. Please take time to carefully read this guide and prepare to fully participate in the discussions and deliberations. And don’t forget to have a good time.

Sisters and Brothers, our work is cut out for us. But our union always rises to the challenge during times of economic and social upheaval. That’s why we have come here to Boston to roll up our sleeves and use the power of AFSCME to make a difference for working families all across America.

When we leave here at the end of the week, let’s make sure each of us is prepared to take on the formidable challenges ahead and lead our great union into the future.

In solidarity,

Gerald W. McEnteeInternational President

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Delegate Kits

More than 5,000 delegates, alternates and guests are expected to participate in AFSCME’s 39th International Convention in Boston.

Your Delegate Kit contains materials that will help you participate fully in the week’s proceedings. It includes:

ts of the O!cers and Judicial Panel

Copies of proposed constitutional amendments and resolutions submitted prior to the ConventionInternational Constitution Power to Win report

bags for sale

Delegate Guide (this booklet)

BioMug and packet of union-made co!ee

Flash drive, lanyard, pen, lapel pin and AFSCME flag pin

What is the BCEC? Most of the Convention activities will be held

at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, which is referred to as

the BCEC throughout this booklet.

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Hall A

LOBBY

Hall C

Hall B

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MAIN ENTRANCESummer Street

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REGISTRATION & EXHIBITS

MAIN CONVENTION

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Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Floor Plans

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NORTH LOBBY

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Silver Line Airport Service(Friday only)

DELEGATES

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Exhibit Hall A

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Special Events

Delegates Reception

Open to all delegates, alternates and guests of the AFSCME Convention, the reception will feature Boston’s favorite cuisines and live entertainment. Shuttle buses from all hotels will be available to and from the reception.

Rally

On Wednesday, June 30, join members of Council 93 in their

of hours at Boston’s public libraries.

Be prepared to rally when you come to the session on Wednes-

of the session, buses will go to the rally site at Boston Common.

Special T-shirts will be distributed to all delegates in the

until buses leave for the rally.

PEOPLE Fun Run

promptly at 6:30 a.m. at Castle Island. See map on page 10.

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Shuttle buses for runners and spectators will leave from each

buses will return to the hotels.

Participants must obtain a minimum of $100 in voluntary

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All completed registration forms must be returned to the

Thursday, July 1.

-tions only from members of AFSCME and their families. Contributions or gifts

federal income tax purposes.

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PEOPLE Fun Run Friday, July 2 — 6:30 a.m.

(See page 8 for details.)

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Fort Independence, Castle Island

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What’s New in 2010

Women’s Leadership Café

light snack, participate in roundtable discussions with AFSCME women, engage in meaningful conversations about how women leaders develop, and leave inspired to help other AFSCME sisters become union leaders. This session is open to all, but seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Text to Screen

During the Convention, use your cell phone to tell everyone what you’re going to fight for and how you’re going to lead. For instructions on starting a mobile conversation, look for the banners located at the AFSCME Action Center. Text mes-sages can be sent any time. Computer screens inside the hall will display text messages. Check the AFSCME Daily for more information.

PEOPLE Kiosk

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become an MVP, if you’re not one already! You can increase your contribution, have your questions answered and learn

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Fenway Park

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What to Look for

Wednesday Morning – Special Caucuses: “Busting the Myths About Public Service Workers”

the country who perform the same work will have a chance to exchange ideas about common issues and concerns. In the sec-ond hour, we will examine the challenges we face during what is the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. AFSCME members’ jobs are being cut, and pay and benefits are under attack. Yet public service workers still are cast as a privileged elite, with lifetime job security and compensation that drives our employers into bankruptcy. We will examine these myths and why they seem to resonate with the public. And we’ll look at the facts and learn how to counter these harmful and destructive attacks on public service and union members.

-tions, and select the one that best describes your work. Check the AFSCME Daily for any location changes.

Don’t miss this great opportunity! The Power to Win plan,

the challenges we face when it comes to building public support for public services and the workers who provide them. These caucuses will arm all delegates to meet this goal.

AFSCME Action Center

for jobs creation, help save Social Security, get ready for the

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important issues. The Action Center is where you’ll learn about

Academy training and turning AFSCME green.

Visit each of the Action kiosks, complete an “Action Pass” (a card is in your delegate kit with instructions) and present the completed Action Pass to the AFSCME Advantage Booth. This qualifies you to enter the daily drawing for exciting union-made

your e-mail at the Action Center.

Still Going Green

AFSCME continues to protect our natural resources by imple-menting practices that make our Conventions energy efficient. We’re decreasing paper by storing most information on flash drives, and most of the reports and documents, including the Delegate Guide, are printed on 100 percent recycled paper. The AFSCME Daily also will be printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

The BioMug in each kit is manufactured from a unique plastic by VisionsUSA and is biodegradable in one to five years. BioMugs are safe for hot or cold beverages and will only become biodegradable when disposed of in a landfill. The mugs are microwave and dishwasher safe, and are Bisphenol A- (BPA) and lead-free.

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Flash Drive

Most of the information related to this week is stored electronically on the flash drive in your Delegate Kit. It’s AFSCME’s way of saving trees and protecting our environment.

Spanish Language Materials

AFSCME Daily and some workshop materials are translated into Spanish.

Materiales en Español

La Voz de AFSCME y algunos materiales para los talleres han sido traducidos al español. Estarán disponibles en el Puesto de Informaciones.

PEOPLE T-Shirt Day

On Thursday, July 1, show your AFSCME pride and support the important goals of our political and legisla-

edition commemorative T-shirt with a beautiful custom

only from members of AFSCME and their families. Contributions or gifts to


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Beacon Hill neighborhood

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Guide to Convention Events, Facilities & Services

Information

International union staff members will be there to answer your questions and provide directions. The BCEC floor plans are

Child Care

Complimentary child care services will be provided at the

delegates and alternates while the Convention is in session. Service providers are licensed, bonded and insured. Only

AFSCME Daily

AFSCME Daily for information on upcoming activi-ties, committee meetings, caucuses, workshops, speakers, spe-cial events and highlights of the previous and upcoming day’s events. Copies will be available at the BCEC before the start of each session. Please take only the number of copies you need so there are enough copies for everyone. If you have an article or idea to suggest for the AFSCME Daily, please stop by the Information Booth.

La Voz de AFSCME

La Voz de AFSCME para información acerca de las próxi-mas actividades, reuniones de comités, asambleas, talleres,

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oradores invitados, eventos especiales y noticias destacadas de

disponibles en el BCEC antes del inicio de cada sesión. Para reducir el desperdicio de papel, haga el favor de tomar sola-mente el número de copias que necesite. Si tiene una idea que sugerir para La Voz de AFSCME, haga el favor de pasar por el Puesto de Informaciones.

Wi-Fi

password is needed to use this service.

Delegates with Disabilities

The BCEC is fully equipped to meet the needs of people with disabilities. The hall is accessible to all delegates. On-stage pro-fessionals will ‘sign’ the proceedings. Upon request, each hotel will provide accessible sleeping rooms.

Alcoholics Anonymous

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Lost and Found

The Information BoothPlease do not leave your personal belongings unattended. Be sure to take your Delegate Kit and all materials with you when you leave the General Session each day.

First Aid

Emergency medical assistance is available in the First Aid

Meeting Rooms

Delegates who wish to reserve rooms for meetings and caucuses may do so at the Information Booth.

Constituency Group Caucuses

To schedule a Constituency Group Caucus, go to the Informa-tion Booth to secure a meeting location. Caucuses can be held

Message Board

A message board will be located near the AFSCME Information Booth. Please check it from time to time for individual mes-sages and Convention announcements.

BCEC Food Options

The BCEC offers an assortment of hot and cold grab-and-go items including burgers, salads, sandwiches, snacks, fruit and beverages.

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Recreation

desk in your hotel.

Shuttle Service

will travel to the BCEC in the morning and return to the hotels at the conclusion of each day’s session. The buses will stop at:

Boston Marriott Copley

Boston Park Plaza

Fairmont Copley Plaza

Hampton Inn Crosstown Center

Hilton Back Bay

Hilton Financial District

Hilton Logan Airport

Omni Parker House

Renaissance Waterfront

Seaport Hotel

Sheraton Boston

Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel

Westin Copley Place

Shuttle service also will be available for Sunday’s Delegates

page 90 for details on shuttle bus service.

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Booths

PEOPLE Booth

from a wide collection of fleece jackets, polo shirts, khaki shirts, shorts, hats and many more exciting items. Also, don’t forget to

T-Shirt Day! They will sell out fast so get them while you can.

AFSCME Advantage

Along with the strength and benefits that come from collec-tive action, AFSCME members and their families are eligible to receive union-member-only discounts on programs and ser-

BCEC to learn how you can save on auto insurance, worldwide vacation tours, flowers, travel and more. Present your com-pleted Action Pass to the AFSCME Advantage Booth to receive

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The names of winners for Monday through Thursday will be posted each morning at the Advantage Booth and listed in the AFSCME Daily. Friday winners will be posted at the Informa-tion Booth.

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Wellness

your blood pressure at the Wellness Booth, Saturday through Thursday. Get screened and talk to nurses about maintain-ing a healthy heart and managing your blood pressure. The

Af!liate Booths

what different councils and locals are doing in other parts of the country. Enjoy opportunities to network, exchange ideas and

of the BCEC.

Pin Trading Post

collectors who love to trade pins and share stories. It’s also a fun place for anyone who wants a keepsake from the International Convention.

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How the Convention Works

The following is important information on how work is conducted at the AFSCME Convention. Answers to fre-quently asked questions on speaking at the Convention, voting and taking action on resolutions and amendments also are included.

Local Elections

Once the Convention Call was received, local unions and coun-cils held elections by secret ballot to choose delegates to repre-sent them in Boston. These delegates had their credential papers certified by their local officers and sent to the International Secretary-Treasurer in accordance with the requirements of the International Constitution.

Locally Sponsored Resolutions and Amendments

Over the past several months, local unions, councils and retiree chapters have discussed issues and determined their position with respect to those issues. Some of these discussions and decisions resulted in resolutions and proposed amend-ments to the International Constitution. Signed by the local president and secretary (or by one or more certified delegates), these were sent to the International Secretary-Treasurer.

The International union made copies of all resolutions and amendments received. A set is in your Delegate Kit.

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Helpful Hints for Effective Convention Participation

at all times while in the BCEC.

resolutions and constitutional amendments (see pages 31–33).

AFSCME Daily

minute news and information on Convention activities.

yourself heard on issues important to your local and council.

sessions and workshops.

union staff person.

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Convention Committees

Several Convention committees were appointed by the Interna-tional President, with the approval of the International Execu-

and will make reports during the Convention as needed.

The Credentials Committee’s major responsibility is to make sure that all the credentials received before the Convention have met the requirements for participation. A delegate whose

to the Convention is considered an irregular delegate and is not included in the committee’s initial report.

Shortly after the adoption of its initial report, the Credentials Committee will make a second report and will move to seat these delegates.

-mends the rules of procedure for the Convention. Until new rules are adopted, the rules governing the previous Convention are in effect. A copy of the new rules proposed by the com-mittee is provided at the opening session and you will have an opportunity to vote on their adoption. The Sergeant-at-Arms Committee assists the chair in maintaining order and decorum within the Convention hall. Members of the committee assist delegates who want to be heard during discussions. Sergeants-at-Arms also ensure only persons with approved credentials are on the Convention floor. In addition, they are responsible for counting delegates on standing votes.

The Constitution Committee considers all proposed amend-ments to the AFSCME International Constitution and makes a report to the full Convention with recommendations on each proposed amendment. The International Constitution also requires the IEB to make a recommendation on each proposed

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amendment, and those recommendations will be included in the report of the Constitution Committee.

The Appeals Committee reviews all cases appealed to the Convention from either the IEB or the Judicial Panel. The committee hears presentations on these cases and reports on each to the Convention with recommendations as to the appropriate decisions.

consider Convention resolutions.

prior to the Convention and will meet again during the Con-vention to hear presentations from the delegates before acting on the issues referred to those committees.

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Political Action and others as needed).

A committee on Elections also will be appointed to oversee elections to fill certain vacancies in International offices.

Committee meetings will be held during the Convention.

All delegates are entitled to attend and appear before any

day during the business sessions, and the delegates vote in response to the reports.

Admission to Convention

them onto the floor of the Convention every day. Alternate del-egates are given kits and badges that admit them to the section of the Convention hall set aside for alternates and guests.

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Convention Rules

In a gathering of several thousand people, rules of order are nec-essary to conduct business in an organized and democratic way. Becoming familiar with and following the rules of the Convention will make your participation more effective. Although the official rules of the 39th International Convention are not adopted until

will be in effect until the new rules are adopted. In addition, the following general rules will help you prepare to take an active role. AFSCME uses Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised as its guide on issues that are not addressed specifically by the International ConstitutionInternational Constitution takes precedence, and all rules must be consistent with the Constitution.

Addressing the Convention

How do I get to the floor when I have something to say?

If you want to address the Convention, go to a microphone near you. A Sergeant-at-Arms located at the microphone will ask whether you wish to speak on the issue or whether you have a question on a point of order. The Sergeant-at-Arms then will signal the Chair and indicate the reason you wish to speak.

What do I do when I have the floor?

First, give your name and the local, council or retiree chapter you represent. Then state why you wish to speak. When speak-ing on a motion, you will have five minutes to speak, unless a majority of the delegates votes you an extension of time.

What if I am interrupted by another delegate?

Delegates may not interrupt one another except when they have a point of order. If the Chair decides the interruption is indeed

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a point of order, you may be asked to be seated until the ques-tion is decided. After that, you may resume speaking.

What if I think the Chair was wrong in determining the point of order?

The decision of the Chair can be appealed, but the appeal must

What if I want to speak again on the same issue?

You may do so, but only after all other delegates wishing to speak on that issue have done so.

What if I think the debate has gone on long enough?

You may go to a microphone and tell the Sergeant-at-Arms you wish to move the previous question or close debate. Once your motion is made and seconded, the Chair is required by the rules to put your motion to a vote. This motion requires a two-thirds vote for adoption. If the ayes have it, debate is closed by a decision of the Convention, and the delegates must proceed to vote on the issue. If only one side of the issue has been heard at the time the previous question is moved, the Chair is required to permit one delegate on the other side of the issue to speak before a vote is taken on the motion to close debate.

How do I make a motion to reconsider a vote the Convention has already taken?

If you voted on the winning side of the issue, you may move to have the decision of the Convention reconsidered. You must make the motion to reconsider no later than the meeting fol-lowing the meeting in which the original vote was taken.

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Is it possible to amend a motion made as part of a committee report?

Yes. This may be done in the same manner as amending other

amendment that needs only a majority vote of the Convention requires a two-thirds vote for revision. If this is done, it then takes only a majority vote to pass the revised amendment.

Voting at the Convention

Who can vote at this Convention?

Only accredited delegates who are properly seated by the Convention may vote.

When and how do delegates vote?

Delegates vote for resolutions, amendments and committee reports. Most decisions are made by voice vote, with the Chair

decisions can be challenged from the floor.

How do I challenge the Chair’s decision on a voice vote?

A delegate who wants to appeal the announced result of a voice vote can request a standing vote. When a standing vote is taken, the delegates voting for the motion are asked to stand. Those who oppose the motion stand and are counted. If the result is not apparent from viewing the standing delegates, the Sergeants-at-Arms count the number standing in support of the motion and in opposition and report their count to the Chair. The Chair announces the result.

How do I challenge the result of a standing vote?

A delegate who wants to appeal the announced result of a stand-ing vote can do so only by requesting a roll-call vote. Before the

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roll-call vote can go forward, this request must be supported by

requested, the delegates who support the request are asked to stand. If the result is not apparent from viewing the standing delegates, the Sergeants-at-Arms count the number standing in support of the motion and report their count to the Chair.

How does a roll-call vote work?

Once the Chair has ordered a roll-call vote, no adjournment or recess or special order is possible until the roll call is completed. The International Secretary-Treasurer calls each local, coun-cil and retiree chapter by number and state, and announces the number of votes to which each is entitled. Councils are called first, then local unions and then retiree chapters. Each delegate answering must stand, give his or her name and cast the vote. Three official tellers, appointed by the Chair, record the votes and the Chair announces the results after the final tabulation.

Resolutions

What happened to the resolution submitted by my local?

If your resolution was submitted to the International Secretary--

vention, it was assigned to a committee for discussion and recommendations. Copies were made available to all delegates and when the committee reports it to the full Convention, your resolution will be acted on.

Is it possible to submit a resolution during the Convention?

Yes. Your resolution may be submitted if consent is given by a two-thirds vote of the Convention. At that time, it is assigned to a committee for its recommendation and is acted

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on subsequently by the full Convention. (The Constitution also provides that the President or the International Executive Board (IEB) may introduce a resolution for consideration at any time up to and including the fourth day of the Convention.)

May I attend committee meetings to discuss resolutions?

Yes. Any delegate may attend any committee meeting to speak on resolutions. The committees considering resolutions and amendments will meet immediately after the Convention recesses on Monday, and the delegates will be advised of the meeting rooms. Committees have the authority to designate times when non-committee members may speak and set time limits on their statements. In addition, committees may, by majority vote, exclude delegates who are not members of the

How does the Convention vote on resolutions?

The same general rules apply to voice votes on resolutions that apply to other voice votes.

Constitutional Amendments

The AFSCME International Constitution is a living document that must be amended from time to time as changing cir-cumstances demand. Constitutional amendments only can be adopted by the delegates to an International Convention.

How are amendments to the AFSCME International Constitution introduced?

Amendments to the Constitution that were submitted to

and retiree chapters at least 90 days prior to the Convention

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thirds vote for passage.

Is it possible to submit an amendment at the Convention?

Yes. These may be introduced if two-thirds of the delegates agree. They then would be assigned to the Constitution Committee. Amendments introduced in this manner must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the Convention rather than a majority.

Does the International Executive Board have a role in the consideration of constitutional amendments?

Yes, the board is responsible for reviewing and making recom-mendations on any proposed amendment to the International Constitution.

When is the amendment effective?

Any amendment adopted by the Convention is effective when the Convention adjourns unless the amendment states otherwise.

Electing AFSCME Of!cers

Delegates will elect the International Secretary-Treasurer to fill a vacancy in that office and International Vice Presidents (IVPs) from any AFSCME legislative districts in which vacancies occur prior to the Convention.

On Tuesday, nominations will be taken from the Conven-tion floor for AFSCME’s International Secretary-Treasurer. The Convention will then recess and delegates from any leg-islative district that has a vacant IVP position will go to the

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room assigned to that legislative-district caucus to nominate candidates for IVP.

In cases in which there are more nominees than offices to be filled, elections will be held, with the names of nominees posted in the main hall. The American Arbitration Association will conduct these elections on Thursday, July 1, from 6 a.m. to 10

photo IDs and Convention badges. Voters will receive paper

process that will make election results available more quickly.

If any runoffs are necessary, they will take place on Friday,

The Roles of the International President and Secretary-Treasurer

The International President is the presiding officer of the Con-

call on any delegate to preside temporarily. As International President, he will report on the International union’s activities since the last Convention, and will announce the appointment of the members and co-chairs of the committees. The President serves as an ex-officio member of all Convention committees except Credentials and Elections.

The President is responsible for enforcing the rules of order and has the assistance of a parliamentarian throughout the Con-vention. As convention chair, the President makes judgments on voice votes, recognizes persons who wish to speak, calls on committee chairs for reports, introduces guests and speakers, and guides delegates through the demanding business of the Convention.

The International Secretary-Treasurer serves as secretary of the Convention. The Secretary-Treasurer issues the Convention Call to all locals, councils and retiree chapters and, at the opening session, reads that Call, thus initiating business.

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It is the Secretary-Treasurer’s responsibility to receive the cre-dentials of delegates and to submit them to the Credentials

-vide the necessary information as to whether locals meet the constitutional requirements for representation at the Conven-tion and to assign to each local the number of votes to which it is entitled under the International Constitution.

The International Secretary-Treasurer also receives proposed resolutions and constitutional amendments, and distributes them in accordance with the International Constitution. During the Convention, the Secretary-Treasurer also maintains a record of the proceedings. Proceedings are distributed to all delegates, locals, councils and retiree chapters after the Convention.

Various guests and speakers address the Convention on top-ics of national and local interest, and appear throughout the proceedings.

Committee chairs report throughout the Convention on the business of their committees. They are called upon as their committees present items for action by the full Convention.

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Daily Agenda Highlights

Most activities will take place at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC), 415 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Saturday, June 26

Retirees Council Meeting

Booths: Affiliate, AFSCME Action Center, AFSCME Advantage, Information, PEOPLE, Pin Trading & Wellness

Credentials Committee Meeting

Convention Registration

For more details on each day’s program, please refer to the AFSCME Daily.

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Sunday, June 27



Retirees Council Meeting

Committee Meetings

Generations Roundtable

Grand Ballroom A & B

Workshops

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First-Time Delegates & Alternates Briefing

in Spanish: BCEC, 155

Credentials Committee Meeting

Delegates Reception

AA Meeting

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Monday, June 28


Workshops


1 hour after session; closed during General Session,

Child Care

39th International Convention Convenes

Call to Order

Reading of Introductions and Convention Call

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Opening Program

Keynote AddressGerald W. McEntee, International President, AFSCME

Tribute to William LucyFormer International Secretary-Treasurer

Recess1 p.m., estimated

Committee Meetings

of locations.

AA Meeting

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Tuesday, June 29


Constituency Group Caucuses

Child Care


Convention Reconvenes

PEOPLE Awards

Keynote Address

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Tribute to Sen. Ted Kennedy

Generation AFSCME

Nominations for Secretary-Treasurer

Nominating Caucuses (Wisconsin only)Upon recess of General Session, BCEC, 160 BC

Credentials Committee MeetingUpon recess of General Session (behind Delegate registration)

Elections CommitteeUpon recess of General Session, (Convention stage)


AA Meeting

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Wednesday, June 30

Child Care

Special Caucuses: Busting the Myths About Public Service Workers



Program: Take This Job and Save It

PEOPLE Awards

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Keynote Address

Program: Leave No Worker Behind

RallyBoston Common

AA Meeting

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Thursday, July 1

Elections

Child Care



PEOPLE T-Shirt Day

PEOPLE Awards

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Program: A Clean Bill of Health

Keynote Speech

Program: Prime Time Politics

Jerry Wurf Alumni Reception

AA Meeting

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Friday, July 2

PEOPLE Fun Run6:30 a.m., Castle Island

Child Care

Elections (In the case of a runoff)

Booths: Information & PEOPLE only


Installation of New Officers

AFSCME IEB Meeting(at conclusion of Convention) BCEC, 153 A, B and C

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Faneuil Hall

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Special Caucuses

Wednesday, June 30 | 7:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. These caucuses, held simultaneously, will begin before the Convention convenes. A light breakfast will be served starting

En los talleres marcados con asterisco (*), se ofrecerá traducción al español. (Spanish translation will be offered.)

Administration/Finance

Anyone who works in government administrative functions including budget and finance, IT, courts, regulation and enforcement or similar functions.

Child Support

Anyone who works in the administration or enforcement of child support.

Child Welfare

Anyone who works for a child welfare or child protective services agency.

Corrections

Anyone who works in the adult or juvenile corrections system.

Correcciones* Sala 258 C

Todo quien trabaje en el sistema de correcciones adulto o juvenil.

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Early Childhood Education

in family child care, for a child care center, or for a before- or after-school child care program.

Emergency Services

Anyone who works in emergency medical, disaster response, 911 or other emergency services.

Employment and Vocational Services

Anyone who works for an agency that administers unemployment insurance, job placement or training, vocational counseling or rehabilitation or similar services.

Servicios de Empleo y Vocacionales* Sala 157 C

Todo quien trabaje para una agencia que administre el seguro de desempleo, servicios de empleo o capacitación, orientación vocacional, rehabilitación o servicios similares.

Environmental Protection and Parks

Anyone who works for an agency that manages or protects the environment, or for a parks or recreation agency.

Higher Education

Anyone who works in a post-secondary educational institution, including a college, university or technical school.

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Home Health/Home Care

health care or other support and services.

Salud Doméstica/Cuidado Doméstico* Sala 156 C

para proporcionar cuidado de salud u otros apoyos y servicios.

Hospital-Based Acute Care Anyone who works for a hospital, a hospital-affiliated clinic or a hospital system.

Housing Anyone who works in an agency that provides housing services.

K-12 Education

high school.

Law Enforcement Anyone who works as a sworn officer in an agency with law enforcement responsibilities.

Libraries & Other Cultural Institutions Anyone who works in a library or who works for a cultural institution such as a museum or arts agency.

Long-Term Care Anyone who works for a facility where patients receive long-term medical care or other support or services. This includes nursing homes, assisted living and facilities for people with mental illness or developmental disabilities.

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Outpatient Services Anyone who works in public health, a free-standing rehabilita-tion clinic, or an outpatient medical or mental health clinic.

Probation and Parole Anyone who works with non-incarcerated offenders in the probation or parole system.

Public Assistance

Anyone who works for an agency that administers public

need-based assistance.

Asistencia Pública* Sala 162 A

Todo quien trabaje para una agencia que administre benefi-cios públicos incluyendo la Asistencia Temporal para Familias

alimentos (“Food Stamps”), Medicaid, u otra ayuda basada en las necesidades de las personas.

Public Works Anyone who works for an agency that provides public works services, including solid waste collection or disposal, water or wastewater treatment or other services.

Transportation Anyone who works for an agency that designs, builds, maintains or operates transportation systems, including roads, public transit, bridges, airports, ports, ferries and parking facilities.

Transportes* Sala 52 BTodo quien trabaje para una agencia que diseñe, construya, mantenga u opere sistemas de transportes, incluyendo caminos, transporte público, puentes, aeropuertos, puertos, transborda-dores y estacionamientos.

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Workshops

9:30 a.m. Workshops are simultaneous and a wide number of topics are available. Workshop registration kiosks are located across from the

En los talleres marcados con asterisco (*), se ofrecerá traducción al español. (Spanish translation will be offered.)

Sunday, June 272 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. I BCEC, Levels Zero, One & Two

Breaking News in Safety and Health

Room 159

A new administration means new initiatives in safety, health and environmental laws and guidelines. Get the latest information on what’s new at the federal and state levels. Find out what’s on

make a difference by getting involved in important upcoming legislation such as the Protecting America’s Workers Act.

Las Últimas Noticias sobre Seguridad y Salud*

Sala 159

Una nueva administración implica nuevas iniciativas en cuanto a leyes y normas de seguridad, salud y medioambiente. Entérese

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de la más reciente información acerca de las novedades a nivel federal y estatal. Descubra qué hay en el horizonte en cuanto a seguridad y salud en el trabajo. Aprenda cómo puede hacer una diferencia involucrándose en importantes proyectos de ley como el Acta para Proteger a los Trabajadores de América.

Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Room 257 AB

AFSCME and the labor movement support immigration reform that will ensure justice, equality and fairness for immi-grant workers. Discover effective ways to educate members about our goals for gaining passage of overdue immigration reform. Find out how to build support for a comprehensive approach that improves rights for all workers and promotes multiracial unity and justice.

Cultural Awareness in Today’s Changing Workforce

Room 260

A growing percentage of AFSCME’s members are under the age

at home. One quarter of AFSCME members are people of color and more than half are women. To be effective union leaders, we must communicate with people of different ages, cultures, backgrounds and beliefs. In this workshop, we will develop strategies and practice techniques for building a strong, partici-patory and diverse local union.

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Flexing Our Political Power to Win in November

Room 157 AB

Gain insights into AFSCME’s latest and most challenging legislative battles on the federal, state and municipal levels of government. Find out how you can take action to hold elected public officials accountable. You’ll also learn how to develop, tone and flex your political muscle by taking the steps outlined in AFSCME’s Power to Win initiative to make us stronger both inside and outside the union.

“Greening” AFSCME

Room 259 A

-tunities and challenges, and exchange ideas and best practices, in “greening” the union, the workplace, jobs and the commu-nity. Discuss strategies to ensure that the skills and expertise of AFSCME members are used to carry out new green initiatives.

Grow Your Local, Engage Your Members

Room 52 B

-ship! Educate and activate more local members! If these items are on your TO DO list, attend this workshop. Whether we are asking fair share members to join the union, building member support for contract negotiations or recruiting union activists, it takes effective communications. Discover tips and techniques to motivate your co-workers to get involved through effective one-on-one communication.

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Haga Crecer su Local, Involucre a Sus Miembros*

Sala 52B

-sía de su local! ¡Eduque y active a más miembros de su local! Si es que estas actividades se encuentran en su lista de tareas pendientes, entonces asista a este taller. Ya sea que le pidamos a miembros que pagan una cuota de representación (“fair share”) que formen parte de la unión, queramos generar apoyo entre los miembros para la negociación de convenios, o intentemos reclutar a activistas para la unión, ello exige una comunicación efectiva. Descubra consejos y técnicas para motivar a sus colegas a que se involucren a través de una eficiente comunicación uno a uno.

Home-Grown Union Power: Organizing in Our Own Backyards

Room 150

There is power in numbers. But how often do we think about organizing the non-union co-workers we see everyday in the

unrepresented employees we can organize and explore ideas on how to help them speak out by joining with AFSCME. Union leaders who have had success building power in local unions, by adding non-represented co-workers or organizing other groups of employees, will share their experiences.

Making Your Money Work for You

Room 162 B

Want to make investment decisions with confidence? Attend this workshop and discover a four-step process to securing your

the importance of savings, getting out of debt, and the differ-ence between stocks, bonds and mutual funds.

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Online Power Tools for Councils and Locals

Room 151 AB

View a demonstration of two Web-based tools available from

locals and affiliates to set up professional, easy-to-maintain web-sites with fresh content from the International union (or affili-ate). Salsa facilitates blast e-mail alerts and online campaigns. Discover best practices for e-mail and website communications.

Pass the Torch: Mentoring 101

Room 161

-port and develop young members as labor leaders. This workshop will help you reflect on your personal mentoring experience, discuss a model for mentoring and practice one-on-one mentor-ing skills. Members older than age 35 are especially encouraged to attend this workshop.

Respect in the Workplace

Room 152

But what does it mean on our home turf? In this workshop, we’ll discuss why respect in the workplace is so important and the ways sexual and other harassment can be harmful in the

to respond to inappropriate and unacceptable conduct in your workplace. Participants are encouraged to be familiar with their

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Retirement Security

Room 160 BC

important skills like message development, strategic communi-cations, coalition building and grassroots organizing. Attendees will learn how to respond to political attacks, deliver a public message, prepare for collective bargaining and form coalitions. The workshop will cover polling results, talking points, and legislative proposals, ballot initiatives and other developments at the state and local levels.

Sorry But We’re Broke — Bargaining

Room 158

The fiscal crisis is providing cover for politicians and government officials who declare open season on public employees and attack

budget problems while protecting jobs? What are the implica-tions of opening up a contract to make concessions? Participate in a discussion with AFSCME leaders who will offer practical advice and strategies for dealing with the current challenging bargaining climate.

Lo Siento Pero Estamos Quebrados — Negociando*

Sala 158

gobierno para irse en contra de los empleados públicos, atacar nuestros sueldos y beneficios, y amenazar con despidos. ¿Cómo podemos enfrentar los problemas presupuestarios y proteger nuestros trabajos al mismo tiempo? ¿Cuáles son las implicancias de renegociar un convenio para hacer concesiones? Participe en una discusión con un panel de líderes de AFSCME quienes le

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ofrecerán consejos prácticos para enfrentar el complicado clima de negociación actual.

Strategic Tools for Local Unions

Room 156 C

Is your local prepared to confront challenges? When you need to take on the boss, do you know what steps to follow and how to analyze your effectiveness? Does your local maximize its power when you are facing a bargaining battle or a political struggle? If the answer to any of these questions is “no,” sign up for this workshop and learn about building power through the use of strategic tools.

Stuck Like Glue

Room 156 AB

What happens in the nation’s capital affects you directly. And what occurs in your hometown has a direct effect on what happens in Washington, DC. Get information about our jobs

how the federal budget, health care reform, Medicaid and other federal issues directly impact your job and how public service

working people.

Taking Care of Business

Room 153 ABC

Code, such as expense authorization and documentation, record keeping and financial reporting. Get answers to frequently asked questions about financial issues like proper documenta-tion for expenses and adequacy of financial reports. You will

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receive updated compliance information recommended for AFSCME officers and trustees.

The ABCs of Health Care Reform

Room 52 A

Who’s Affected, what are the Benefits and what Changes are expected? After decades of struggle and years of debate, com-prehensive health care reform is here. working families with coverage, for workers without it and for

won victory.

Walking Down Labor History Lane

Room 154

We must know our past to shape our future. the critical events and people who shaped today’s labor move-ment. This interactive workshop will cover key events from the early 1900s to the present and provide opportunities for collec-tive learning.

We Are the Next Wave: How to Start an AFSCME Next Wave Program

Room 162 A

You already know the importance of mobilizing the next gen-eration of members and leaders. from young AFSCME members on how to reach out across

Wave program. Discover what’s worked in other local unions.

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What’s Brewing in Health Benefit Plans

Room 157 C

The increasing costs of health care, combined with today’s eco-nomic climate, have caused many employers to re-examine the health benefits they offer their employees. care’s cost drivers, cost control methods being implemented and recently passed federal legislation impacting health benefit plans. Participants will discuss strategies to protect health bene-fits in light of emerging benefit design changes and other health care benefit trends in the post-health care reform era.

Monday, June 288 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. I

Battling Human Services Privatization

Room 153 BC

Today we face new privatization challenges in the human services sector. Join a discussion about the growing role of technology in driving privatization; how private entities are aggressively taking over historically public sector work; and how to get a jump on the implications of health reform “exchanges” for public programs like Medicaid and the Chil-

Explore actions AFSCME can take to strengthen public delivery systems and resist privatization.

Campaigning with the Right Political Message

Room 258 C

Get the latest data from AFSCME’s member-based, politi-cal action opinion poll. Discover how to blend the poll results

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with AFSCME’s core political mission to develop, practice and deliver a coherent, penetrating and flexible message to union co-workers.

How Change Happens

Room 156 AB

promote social change? There’s a simple research model called the “Policy Streams Theory” that helps predict the right time to push for big and small changes at the federal, state and local levels. Using health care reform as a model, we will dissect the “Policy Streams Theory” in a clear, easy-to-understand way to help you determine when the time is right for the change you need.

IRS and DOL Reporting Requirements

Room 257 AB

A panel of experts will explain procedures for filing required

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quences of failing to comply with government requirements.

Keep the Wave Rolling

Room 258 A

programs. programs and want to talk with others about the best way to engage young activists within AFSCME. Participants will discuss

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Room 162 B

Want to make investment decisions with confidence? Attend this workshop and discover a four-step process to securing your

the importance of savings, getting out of debt, and the differ-ence between stocks, bonds and mutual funds.

Organizing AFSCME Retiree Chapters

Room 157 C

who make our union strong. They are engaged in the union’s legislative, political action and organizing initiatives. This work-shop will help you learn how to approach retirees as a valuable movement resource, and provides information on organizing new retiree chapters and planning effective programs.

PEOPLE PAC: Make the Right Ask and Succeed

Room 151 AB

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AFSCME’s political action committee (PAC), and how to

to effectively talk with others and raise political funds through one-on-one, issue-based, grassroots-level conversations.

Un Comité de Acción Política PEOPLE: Formular la Pregunta Correcta para Tener Éxito*

Sala 151 AB

Aprenda cómo identificar a contribuyentes para el Comité de

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otros exitosamente que contribuyan al comité. Aprenda y prac-tique cómo conversar efectivamente con otros y recaudar fondos a través de discusiones uno a uno, centradas en un tema y a nivel de bases.

Privatization Pushback

Room 258 B

the federal, state and local levels. Explore strategies to fight back against contracting out.


Room 152

But what does it mean on our home turf? In this workshop, we’ll discuss why respect in the workplace is so important and the ways sexual and other harassment can be harmful in the

to respond to inappropriate and unacceptable conduct in your workplace. Participants are encouraged to be familiar with their

Retirement Security

Room 160 BC

important skills like message development, strategic communica-tions, coalition building and grassroots organizing. Attendees will learn how to respond to political attacks, deliver a public message, prepare for collective bargaining and form coalitions. The workshop will cover polling results, talking points, and legislative proposals, ballot initiatives and other developments at the state and local levels.

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Road Ahead for Social Security and Medicare

Room 52 B

Find out what’s next for the twin pillars of a secure retirement: -

ments under the new health care reform law and likely attacks on both programs by the new federal debt commission. Through discussion and interactive exercises, you will gain a

and how to combat harmful congressional proposals expected later this year.

Smart Phones, Smarter Organizing

Room 259 A

Want to use your iPhone or Blackberry Bold to fight privatiza-tion, ratify a contract or get out the vote? There’s an application for that! Discover tools and tips for launching a campaign from your pocket using programs like Facebook, Twitter and You-Tube. You must bring your smart phone, an iPhone or a newer Blackberry model to participate in this interactive workshop.

Sorry But We’re Broke — Bargaining

Room 159

The fiscal crisis is providing cover for politicians and government officials who declare open season on public employees and attack

budget problems while protecting jobs? What are the implica-tions of opening up a contract to make concessions? Participate in a discussion with AFSCME leaders who will offer practical advice and strategies for dealing with the current challenging bargaining climate.

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Lo Siento Pero Estamos Quebrados: Negociando*

Sala 159

gobierno para irse en contra de los empleados públicos, atacar nuestros sueldos y beneficios, y amenazar con despidos. ¿Cómo podemos enfrentar los problemas presupuestarios y proteger nuestros trabajos al mismo tiempo? ¿Cuáles son las implicancias de renegociar un convenio para hacer concesiones? Participe en una discusión con un panel de líderes de AFSCME quienes le ofrecerán consejos prácticos para enfrentar el complicado clima de negociación actual.


Room 156 C

Is your local prepared to confront challenges? When you need to take on the boss, do you know what steps to follow and how to analyze your effectiveness? Does your local maximize its power when you are facing a bargaining battle or a political struggle? If the answer to any of these questions is “no,” sign up for this workshop and learn about building power through the use of strategic tools.


Room 52 A

Who’s Affected, what are the Benefits and what Changes are expected? After decades of struggle and years of debate, com-prehensive health care reform is here. working families with coverage, for workers without it and for

won victory.

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The Great Recession

Room 155

We have experienced the worst economic meltdown in more

meet and keep their jobs. This workshop will focus on what happened and why, and how we can create a more secure econ-omy for working people.


Room 154

We must know our past to shape our future. critical events and people who shaped today’s labor movement. This interactive workshop will cover key events from the early 1900s to the present and provide opportunities for collective learning.

We Are the Next Wave: How to Start an AFSCME Next Wave Program

Room 162 A

You already know the importance of mobilizing the next genera-tion of members and leaders. young AFSCME members on how to reach out across the gen-

program. Discover what has worked in other local unions.

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Room 153 A

The increasing costs of health care, combined with today’s eco-nomic climate, have caused many employers to re-examine the health benefits they offer their employees. care’s cost drivers, cost control methods being implemented and recently passed federal legislation impacting health benefit plans. Participants will discuss strategies to protect health bene-fits in light of emerging benefit design changes and other health care benefit trends in the post-health care reform era.

Winning Workers’ Rights

Room 157 AB

Explore strategies for moving AFSCME members to win the fight to improve collective bargaining rights, and push Congress to pass labor’s priorities, including the Employee Free Choice Act and the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act.

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Committee Meetings & Nominating Caucuses

Early Committee Meetings — BCEC

Committee Day Time Room

Monday Committee MeetingsBCEC – Levels Zero, One and Two, immediately following the day’s session.

Committee Room

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Committee Room

Organizing 50

Tuesday, June 29

Committee Room Time

Elections In front of stage Upon recess

Nominating Caucuses, Tuesday, June 29(upon recess)

Tuesday, June 29, 7:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Constituency Caucuses Room

Conservatives in AFSCME Caucus 154

Green Caucus 156 C

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Flash Drive

Flash Drive Contents

2010 Voters Guide

Individual States

AFSCME Advantage Programs

AFSCME Advantage Programs.doc

ATT Discount.pdf

Auto Buying.pdf

Auto Insurance.pdf

Bulk Order Form.pdf

Credit Card.pdf

Credit Counseling.pdf

Debit Card.pdf

Eldercare Services.pdf

Everyday Savings.pdf

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Go Green Flier.pdf

Identity Theft Flier.pdf

Insurance.pdf

Member Brochure.pdf

Mortgage.pdf

Motor Club.pdf

Organizing Brochure.pdf

Pet Services.pdf

Privacy Protection.pdf

Scholarships.pdf

Union Checks.pdf

Union SAFE Flier.pdf

AFSCME Archives

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Legislation

Child Support Protection Act.doc

Fiscal Commission Fact Sheet.doc

Local Union Leadership Academy

Online Network Fliers

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PEOPLE

Authorization for Payroll Deduction Card.pdf

Banking Instructions.pdf

Contribution Form.pdf

Contributions Guidelines.pdf

Power to Win with Points.ppt

Political Action

Web Store Catalog

Web Store Catalog.pdf

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Women’s Café Menu.pdf

Women’s Café Placemat.pdf

Workshops Table of Contents

Battling Human Services Privatization

Breaking News in Safety and Health

Comprehensive Immigration Reform

AFSCME Immigration Action Postcard.pdf

Greening AFSCME

Greening AFSCME.ppt

Grow Your Local, Engage Your Members

4 Steps to a 1-on-1.doc

Tips for Getting Members to Participate.doc

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How Change Happens

IRS and DOL Reporting Requirements


Investment Quiz.doc

Investor Education for Working Families.ppt

Terms of the Trade Answer Key.doc

Organizing AFSCME Retiree Chapters

Pass the Torch – Mentoring 101

Mentoring 101.ppt

Privatization Pushback

Privatization Pushback.ppt


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Retirement Security

Road Ahead for Social Security and Medicare

Smart Phones – Smarter Organizing

Smart Phone Organizing.ppt

Sorry But We’re Broke – Bargaining

Dane County Savings MOU.doc

Miami-Dade Schools.ppt

Sorry But We’re Broke handout.doc


External SWOT Analysis Worksheet.doc

Internal SWOT Analysis Worksheet.doc

Stuck Like Glue

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Taking Care of Business

Taking Care of Business Financial.ppt


The Great Recession



Winning Workers Rights

Materials for some of the workshops that were

translated into Spanish are available at the

Information Booth.

Los materiales para los talleres traducidos

al español están disponibles en el Puesto de

Informaciones.

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Convention Hotels

Boston Omni Parker House Hotel60 School Street I (617) 227-8600

Alaska

California Council 36

MontanaOregon

Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street I (617) 426-2000

Fairmont Copley Plaza138 St. James Avenue I (617) 267-5300

ArkansasConnecticut Council 15

Indiana

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IowaKentucky

Hampton Inn & Suites Boston Crosstown Center811 Massachusetts Avenue I (617) 445-6400

Georgia

Utah

Hilton Boston Back Bay40 Dalton Street I (617) 236-1100

Minnesota

South DakotaTennessee

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Hilton Boston Financial District89 Broad Street I (617) 556-0006

Kansas

Pennsylvania Council 33

United Domestic Workers

Hilton Boston Logan Airport1 Hotel Drive I (617) 568-6700

Florida

Boston Marriott Copley110 Huntington Avenue I (617) 236-5800

Delaware

Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel606 Congress Street I (617) 338-4111

Ohio

Seaport Hotel1 Seaport Lane I (617) 385-4000

AFSCME AdvantageWisconsin

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Sheraton Boston Hotel39 Dalton Street I (617) 236-2000

Connecticut Council 4

Illinois

Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel425 Summer Street I (617) 532-4600

Arizona

Colorado

Michigan

Oklahoma

Texas

Westin Copley Place10 Huntington Avenue I (617) 262-9600

Virginia

West Virginia

Please note that all hotels in Boston are non-smoking as mandated by the

Department of Public Health.

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Boston Omni Parker House60 School Street

Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street

Fairmont Copley Plaza138 St. James Avenue

Hampton Inn & Suites Boston Crosstown Center811 Massachusetts Avenue

Hilton Boston Back Bay40 Dalton Street

Hilton Boston Financial District89 Broad Street

Hilton Boston Logan Airport1 Hotel Drive

Boston Mariott Copley110 Huntington Avenue

Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel606 Congress Street

Seaport Hotel1 Seaport Lane

Sheraton Boston Hotel39 Dalton Street

Westin Boston Waterfront425 Summer Street

Westin Copley Place10 Huntington Avenue

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Sights & Sounds of Boston

Boston — America’s Walking City

Boston’s role in shaping American history is unique among all other cities. People are eager to see the places where the

on every corner in Boston.

The Freedom Trail is a complimentary walking tour through historic Boston, encompassing 16 of the most treasured sites in American history. The ideal starting point is the Boston Com-mon, the first public park of America along with the Public

many fabulous restaurants and shops.

19th century African-American community as it guides you

which is the oldest standing African-American church in the United States.

Boston is home to many cultural and entertainment institutions such as the internationally acclaimed Museum of Fine Arts, the

the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops.

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Celtics and Boston Bruins, this city is one of the nation’s top sports towns.

Boston is more compact than any other American city. Every-thing is so close that the visitor only needs a pair of comfort-able shoes to travel through all the points of interest. From

from luxury stores and magnificent restaurants to numerous places of historic interest and cultural museums.

Shopping in Boston

many great places to shop in and around Boston. Galleries,

popular destinations. The nearby Shops at Prudential Center and Copley Place, which are joined by an enclosed walkway,

and other high-end retail stores.

fashionable clothing, jewelry, souvenirs and more. Quincy

than 40 different eateries from around the world, as well as

England artisans.

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Cambridge

setting where visitors from around the world mingle in the shadow of two of the world’s premier educational institutions:

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city also offers an array of dining options for the visitor.

Prominent among these settings are the captivating and offbeat

eclectic shopping, theaters, museums and historic sites.

and MIT, Central Square is the seat of city government and is home to a rich variety of international restaurants and music clubs.

Harvard Square, located around the historic brick walls of the country’s oldest university, is a mecca for dining, shopping, books and entertainment.

Inman Square is a bustling shopping district with unique restaurants offering a variety of excellent cuisine.

Kendall Square is home to MIT and the heart of Massachu-setts’ booming high-tech and biotechnology industries.

In north Cambridge, Porter Square boasts the region’s largest concentration of Japanese eateries and shops, including a popular Japanese bookstore.

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Boston Conference Attendees! Receive 25% off general admission tour ticket with conference badge. “Visit America’s Most Beloved Ballpark”. A 50 minute historical

· For a limited time · Available Monday -‐ Sunday, 9:00 a.m. -‐ 4:00 p.m., or up to four hours prior to game time, year -‐ round · Tickets are sold at the Red Sox Ticket Office and Red Sox Team Store located on Yawkey Way · All areas are always subject to availability

Fenway Park ToursFenway Park ToursFenway Park Tours 25% off General Admission 25% off General Admission 25% off General Admission

For more information email [email protected] or call 617-‐226-‐6666

Boston Conference Attendees! Receive 25% off general admission tour ticket with conference badge. “Visit America’s Most Beloved Ballpark”. A 50 minute historical

· For a limited time · Available Monday -‐ Sunday, 9:00 a.m. -‐ 4:00 p.m., or up to four hours prior to game time, year -‐ round · Tickets are sold at the Red Sox Ticket Office and Red Sox Team Store located on Yawkey Way · All areas are always subject to availability

Fenway Park ToursFenway Park ToursFenway Park Tours 25% off General Admission 25% off General Admission 25% off General Admission

For more information email [email protected] or call 617-‐226-‐6666

Boston AFSCME Convention Attendees!

Receive 25 percent off general admission tour ticket with your conference badge.

For a limited time.

Available Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., or up to three hours before

game time, year-round.

Tickets are sold at the Red Sox Ticket O!ce and the Red Sox Team Store on

Yawkey Way.

All areas are always subject to availability.

For more information e-mail [email protected] or call 617-226-6666.

25 percent off General Admission

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Shuttle Bus Service

Complimentary shuttle bus service will be provided between hotels and the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC). Access

Hotel Shuttle Hours and Frequency

Saturday, June 26

Sunday, June 27

be provided to all hotels.

Monday, June 28

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Tuesday, June 29

Wednesday, June 30

the rally, shuttles will be provided to all hotels.

Thursday, July 1

Friday, July 2

6:30 a.m. shuttles for runoff election (if necessary)

If there is a runoff election, shuttles to the BCEC will begin at

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Hotel Listings and Boarding Locations

Huntington Avenue

Huntington AvenueWalk to Westin Copley

Walk across to Sheraton Hotel Sheraton Boston Dalton Street

Massachusetts Avenue

Columbus Avenue

Broad Street Entrance Tremont Street across at

Sovereign Bank

Side entrance under garage walkway

Congress Street EntranceSeaport Lane

East Drive (BCEC)

only for

for advanced reservations and allow at least 30 minutes.

Shuttle service managed by BCTS.

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Know the location of your closest emergency exits and where they lead.

Know the location of at least two other emergency exits.

First Aid Station is located

BCEC.

Know the emergency phone number to the BCEC Security Control:

from a mobile phone. Dial -

ations, including medical emergencies, from any house phone. Please do not dial 911.

Be aware of your surround-ings and report any suspi-cious activity.

Keep important personal items with you at all times (cell phones, iPods, car keys, credit cards, purses and wallets).

Pay close attention to any public address announcements.

Comply with all instructions given by security or other emergency personnel.

If evacuation is ordered, remain calm as you exit the facility.

Assist individuals with special needs.

during an emergency.

any unconfirmed information or rumors.

inside the BCEC.

Emergency GuidelinesBoston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC)

Visitors are encouraged to observe the following safety guidelines.

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Unionized Convention Service Providers

On the frontlines and behind the scenes, many of our union brothers and sisters are providing valuable services to AFSCME delegates, alternates, guests and staff before, dur-ing and after our weeklong stay in Boston. We also appreciate having the support of businesses that recognize the rights of workers to form a union and bargain collectively for workplace equality. The work of our friends and allies helps to make our 39th International Convention a success!

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

with the International Union of Painters & Allied

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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

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The MBTA will offer service for the AFSCME Convention attendees from the BCEC directly to all Logan Airport terminals with ADAaccessible, luggage friendly Silver Line Bus Rapid Transit Vehicles.

$2.00

South East Level 0

Friday July 2, 2010

11:00 a.m.—4:00p.m.

Every 15 minutes

Express Silver LineAirport Service

American Federation of State, County

and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO

1625 L Street, NW

Washington, DC 20036

afscme.org

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