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AFSCME 42nd International Convention Las Vegas, Nevada | July 18-22, 2016

Delegate Guide

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Spectacular Grand Prize!

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Convention Hall

Competition will begin upon the conclusion of Convention business

THE KARAOKE & LIP SYNC COMPETITION

All contributions benefit AFSCME PEOPLE

FINALS

2016

Contributions or gifts to AFSCME PEOPLE are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. All contributions to AFSCME PEOPLE are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. Contributions are not a condition of mem-

bership or employment and refusal to contribute is free of reprisal. In accordance with federal law, AFSCME PEOPLE accepts contributions only from AFSCME members, executive and administrative personnel, and their families.

Contributions from other persons will be returned.

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ContentsWelcome.......................................................................................................4

Delegate Kits................................................................................................6

Las Vegas Convention Center Floor Plans...................................................7

Special Events.............................................................................................10

What’s New in 2016....................................................................................12

What to Look For.........................................................................................15

Guide to Convention Events, Facilities & Services.....................................16

Booths.........................................................................................................19

How the Convention Works........................................................................23

Daily Agenda Highlights.............................................................................35

Sector Caucuses..........................................................................................47

Workshops....................................................................................................52

Committee Meetings..................................................................................66

Convention Hotels......................................................................................68

Shuttle Bus Service.....................................................................................73

Bus Routes, Hotels & Boarding Locations..................................................75

Sight & Sounds of Las Vegas.......................................................................76

Unionized Convention Service Providers...................................................77

Emergency Guidelines: Las Vegas Convention Center..............................78

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WELCOME

Dear Delegates, Alternates and Guests:

Welcome to Las Vegas!

We join together this week for AFSCME’s 42nd International Convention, and this year’s theme, “Never Quit,” captures our spirit and determination to stand for working families, our pride in public service and our commitment to keeping your communities vibrant and safe.

The important business we will undertake this week will determine how we meet the challenges ahead for public service workers, and sets the course for growing stronger in the years ahead.

We arrive in Las Vegas at a critical moment for our country and our union.

The Supreme Court case Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association was the most significant threat to workers’ rights in decades. A direct attack by corporate-backed, right-wing extremists, it could have wiped out our right to negotiate collectively for better wages and benefits to sustain our families with the stroke of a pen. While the high court ultimately sided with workers in this case, there are plenty more like it in the pipeline, waiting for the appointment of a new justice to the Court.

That’s one reason why the 2016 elections are so important and why we are going to elect Secretary Hillary Clinton to the White House! The next President will appoint, two, if not three, Supreme Court justices. This fall it is critical that we elect Secretary Clinton and candidates across this nation who support workers’ rights.

The threat posed by the case, also motivated our successful campaign to increase our membership and recommit to our union through thousands of one-on-one conversations with our co-workers.

This year’s Convention is a return to the “Battle Born State,” and to Las Vegas in particular. AFSCME Local 4041 currently represents more than 3,200 public employees and retirees throughout Nevada, including approximately 1,200 in this city. Las Vegas is also where we held our 23rd International Convention in 1978, our 30th in 1992 and our 35th in 2002. As you can see, we have history here.


Las Vegas’ labor history is also one marked by struggle, including a major strike at the Frontier Hotel and Casino two decades ago. More than 500 workers went on strike in 1991 after the hotel eliminated workers’ pensions, slashed wages, cut health benefits and refused to negotiate. AFSCME members stood in solidarity and demonstrated support of the workers during our 1992 International Convention, staging the largest single rally held during the strike. The workers were victorious.

With that same determination and might, this week, we will take on right-wing Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s refusal to respect the rights of more than 500 Trump Las Vegas employees seeking a better life for themselves and their families through the Culinary Workers Union Local 226. We will stand in solidarity with these brave sisters and brothers to raise our voices together and demonstrate that we never quit fighting for workers’ rights.

As you can see, we have momentous days ahead. Please take a moment to carefully read this guide to prepare for the upcoming week. Let’s dig in and get to work. When we adjourn on Friday, we will be ready to declare, “We are AFSCME Strong, and we never quit!”

In solidarity,

Lee SaundersPresident

Laura ReyesSecretary-Treasurer

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DELEGATE KITS

Nearly 5,000 delegates, alternates and guests are expected to participate in AFSCME’s 42nd International Convention in Las Vegas.

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

● Copies of proposed constitutional amendments and resolutions submitted prior to the Convention

● International Constitution

● Delegate Guide (this booklet)

● AFSCME’S Got Talent competition flyer

● AFSCME Strong Learning Lounge Schedule

● Backpack

● Water bottle

● Pen, lapel pin, magnet, luggage grip

● Shuttle Information Flier

Copies of the Judicial Panel Report and the Officers Report are available online at: 2016.afscme.org/reports

User Name: reports

Password: convention2016

There are copies of the Judicial Panel Report and Officers Report available, upon request, at the Information Booth.


LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER FLOOR PLANS

CENTRAL & NORTH HALL Level One

CENTRAL CONCOURSE• Scooter Pick Up/Drop Off

• Shuttle Drop

• First Aid

NORTH MEETING ROOMS: (LEVEL ONE)N102-N120• Workshops

• AFSCME in Action

• Sector Caucuses

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• Phones

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NORTH HALL Level Two

NORTH HALL MEETING ROOMS: (LEVEL TWO)• N204 Child Care Registration

NORTH HALL MEETING ROOMS: N231-243• Workshops

• AFSCME in Action

• Sector Caucuses

NORTH HALL MEETING ROOMS: N245-N247• First Time Delegates /

Alternates Briefing

Elevators

Restrooms

N246 N245N247


PARIS LAS VEGASDelegates Reception

PARIS LAS VEGAS FLOOR PLAN

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SPECIAL EVENTS*

Delegates Reception

On Sunday, July 17, there will be a Delegates Reception from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel.

Open to all delegates, alternates and guests of the AFSCME International Convention, the reception will feature a buffet dinner and live entertain-ment. Shuttle buses will be available from Caesars and Westgate hotels. Guests staying at Bally’s and Paris will walk to/from the reception.

Delegates, alternates and guests will be eligible to enter a raffle for an excit-ing prize. Make sure to pick up your raffle ticket at the reception.

PEOPLE T-shirt Day

Show your AFSCME PEOPLE pride and your support of our union’s political and legislative fights for fairness for working people. Visit the PEOPLE Booth and purchase a limited-edition commemorative T-shirt with a custom “Never Quit” logo celebrating AFSCME’s 42nd Interna-tional Convention. Wear it proudly on PEOPLE T-shirt day, Thursday, July 21, and then head to the AFSCME’s Got Talent Karaoke and Lip Sync competition finals after the close of Convention business where you’ll vote with your dollars for this year’s champion and help raise more green for AFSCME PEOPLE!

Rally/March: Standing in Unity with Culinary Workers

On Wednesday, July 20, join our sisters and brothers from the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 as we raise our collective voices to demand just and fair treatment of all workers, including immigrant workers at the Trump Las Vegas Hotel. Be prepared for the march when you come to session on Wednesday. Leave your personal items in your hotel room and leave any valuables in a safe. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Water, Pow-erade and sunscreen will be provided. At the end of the action, buses will return to all hotels. AFSCME T-shirts will be distributed to all delegates the day of the march.

*Dates and times are subject to change.


AFSCME Strong Learning Lounge*

In the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, drop-in for quick, interactive classes to learn new techniques for strengthening your union power. These 20-minute learning labs will be available each day on a variety of topics, including union-building subjects like Dynamite Worksite Meetings and Winning Gains at the Bargaining Table to hands-on topics such as Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone and Getting Start-ed with Twitter. The Learning Lounge will be open on Saturday afternoon, all day Sunday, and in the mornings on Monday and Thursday. A schedule of Learning Lounge Topics will be posted in the booth area, online and published in the Daily.

Extra Toiletries

We’re collecting extra toiletries to donate to Veterans Village Las Vegas, a transitional and permanent residence for U.S. Veterans. This is a unique and innovative approach to holistic and comprehensive housing, with a 24/7/365 crisis intervention center and intensive support services. Public and private collaborative partnerships were created to provide supplies and services to residents, including housing, medical and mental health services; employment training, referrals and placements; food pantry/nutrition programs; and transportation to the VA Hospital and primary care clinics. Please help those who have served with respect and dignity by dropping off your contributions at the Information Booth.

*The Learning Lounge will be open:

Saturday: Noon – 5 p.m.

Sunday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Monday & Thursday: 8 – 10 a.m.

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Stop by the AFSCME Free College Booth to Find Out How to Apply

AFSCME members and their family members can now get an associate degree in several different professional and academic disciplines – online, and at their own pace – from an accredited community college. And for free! This unique members-only program, offered through Eastern Gateway Community College, is designed for AFSCME members striving for career advancement or for their spouses, children and grandchildren seeking a no-cost opportunity to earn an associate degree or get a start on a four-year bachelor’s degree.

AFSCME’S Got Talent (AGT): The Karaoke & Lip Sync Competition

Don’t miss the second season of AFSCME’s Got Talent (AGT), the Karaoke and Lip Sync edition. It’s the PEOPLE fundraiser and competition where delegates vie to become the grand champion through their talent and, of course, fundraising prowess. The audience of delegates and alternates will vote for their favorite act at the finals with their dollars and the winner will be selected based on the most money raised from among the five finalists.

The special event takes place in the Convention Hall at the close of busi-ness on Thursday, July 21. The winner will be announced Friday morning and will perform on the Convention stage prior to the close of the session. All proceeds benefit AFSCME PEOPLE and the winner will get a two-night stay at any Hilton or Hyatt hotel in the contiguous United States, based on availability.

Contestants are encouraged to pick up pledge sheets at the AGT mini-stage and raise funds throughout Convention week from fellow delegates and by performing at the mini stage. Pledges will be counted and the five finalists determined by the amount of money raised up until the mini-stage closes Wednesday, July 20.

WHAT’S NEW IN 2016


The grand prize winner will be determined by the amount of money raised through audience contributions on Thursday. Don’t miss the second exciting season of AGT whether you choose to perform or be part of the audience!

Want to see who’s got talent? Look for special performance times at the AFSCME’s Got Talent Showcase Stage to see live sneak previews of the delegates’ special talent. The Showcase Stage is located next to the PEOPLE Booth, so you’ll have time to shop, and then stop to support your favorite performer prior to the grand event on Thursday, after the Convention recesses in the Convention Hall. Come see who’s got talent and raise money for AFSCME PEOPLE!

Contributions will be accepted from delegates, alternates and eligible staff only. All proceeds benefit AFSCME PEOPLE.

Buddy Buttons Are Here!

For a fun way to wear your union pride and to share those sentiments with your fellow delegates, visit the PEOPLE Booth to purchase a Buddy But-ton for $1 apiece! Surprise your colleagues and pay it forward by buying someone a Buddy Button and leaving them a note on the Buddy Button Board on the opposite wall of the PEOPLE Booth. Buddy Buttons and notes are available at the PEOPLE Booth. Choose from four expressions of union pride including, “Sister Solidarity,” “I’m Stickin’ With My Union,” “¡Sí Se Puede!” and “Never Quit.”

Contributions or gifts to AFSCME PEOPLE are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. All contri-

butions to AFSCME PEOPLE are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. Contributions are not a

condition of membership or employment and refusal to contribute is free of reprisal. In accordance with

federal law, AFSCME PEOPLE accepts contributions only from AFSCME members, executive and adminis-

trative personnel, and their families. Contributions from other persons will be returned.

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Put Your Cards on the Table!

This year’s Convention booths have a little extra Vegas fun in store. Visit Saturday through Wednesday and pick up a commemorative playing card when you make your way through the area. You never know what you’re going to get – a face card with an AFSCME champion or a joker like Scott Walker. Each day, two booths will have the cards, but we’re not telling which ones, so you need to make the rounds! Limit one card per booth, per member. If you collect a royal flush (that’s an ace, king, queen, jack and ten) over the course of the week, stop by the Information Booth, show off your hand, and you’ll be entered to win a $100 gift certificate to the PEOPLE Booth!

Three Square Food Bank Service Project

AFSCME will join forces with Three Square Food Bank during the 42nd International Convention in Las Vegas to ensure that children in Southern Nevada get the food and proper nutrition they need in order to thrive in school and life.

Three Square’s BackPack for Kids program provides a lifeline for hungry children by supplying a bag of shelf-stable ready-to-eat meals and snack options for children who might otherwise go without during weekends and long breaks from school.

Please join us on Friday, July 22, in rooms N101-N102 at 8 a.m. in the Las Vegas Convention Center to package meals and do your part to end child-hood hunger in Southern Nevada.


WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Sector Caucuses

AFSCME recognizes that we face distinct issues based on our occupations and the diverse branches of public service in which we’re employed. The attacks on our jobs, pension and union play out differently in each context.

On Friday morning, July 22, in 18 simultaneous caucuses, AFSCME members from across the country will come together with their sisters and brothers who do the same types of work. Share your experiences and dis-cuss strategies that have worked in your sector. Talk about challenges and develop ideas and goals for 2016 and beyond.

See pages 47-51 for a list of caucus descriptions and locations and select the sector that best describes the work you do. Check the Daily for any location changes.

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GUIDE TO CONVENTION EVENTS, FACILITIES & SERVICES

Information

The AFSCME Information Booth is located in Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. AFSCME staff is there to answer your questions and provide directions. Scooters will be available in the lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall. Floor plans are on pages 7-8. The Information Booth will also have headsets available to members in need of Spanish interpretation, in addition to show guides and information on local attractions.

First Aid

Emergency medical assistance is available at the First Aid Station located on the Concourse near Central Hall 3 of the Las Vegas Convention Cen-ter. You also may call (702) 892-7400 from a cell phone or landline, or dial extension 7400 from a Las Vegas Convention phone line.

Delegates with Disabilities

The Las Vegas Convention Center 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.

Child Care

Complimentary child care services for children of AFSCME delegates and alternates are provided at the Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Level Two, Room N204, while Convention is in session, July 18-22. Service providers are licensed, bonded and insured. Only children ages 3 months to 12 years old will be accommodated. Space is limited for children under 2 years old.

In response to a 2012 resolution on educating our youth, children will be educated on the value of unions in America.


Alcoholics Anonymous

AA will meet Sunday, July 17, at Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, in Jubilee 3 from 6 – 9 p.m.

Shuttle Service

Shuttle buses run from Saturday through Friday, July 16-22, between official Convention hotels and the Las Vegas Convention Center. Buses will travel to the Convention Center in the morning and return to the hotels at the conclusion of each day’s session. The buses will stop at:

Bally’s Las Vegas

Caesars Palace Las Vegas

Paris Las Vegas

Westgate Las Vegas Casino Resort

Shuttle service also will be available for Sunday’s Delegates Reception and Wednesday’s rally. Check page 10 for detailed information about each event. See pages 73-74 for details on shuttle bus service.

Las Vegas Convention Center Food Options

• Starbucks

• Lucky’s Restaurant

• Sbarro

• Nathan’s

• Vending carts with various foods items will also be available to attendees

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Lost & Found

The Information Booth (Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall) serves as the Lost and Found. Please do not leave your personal belongings unattended. Be sure to take your Delegate Kit and all materials with you when you leave General Session each day.

The Daily

Read the Daily for information on upcoming activities, committee meet-ings, caucuses, workshops, speakers, special events and highlights of the previous and upcoming days’ events. Copies will be available at the Las Vegas Convention Center before the start of each session. Please take only the number of copies you need so there are enough copies for everyone.

Meeting Rooms

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

Recreation

Request information on recreational activities from the concierge desk in your hotel or from the Las Vegas Convention Center Information Booth in the Grand Lobby (under the clock).


BOOTHS

All Booths are at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall.

Affiliate Booths

Learn more about your AFSCME sisters and brothers and what different councils and locals are doing across the country. Network, swap pins, exchange ideas and get to know other delegates.

AFSCME Advantage

Along with the strength and benefits that come from collective action, AFSCME members and their families are eligible to receive union member-only discounts on programs and services. Stop by the AFSCME Advantage Booth to learn how you can save on auto insurance, flowers, travel and more. And while you are there, use the cell phone charging station to charge your phone.

Connecting Booth

Connect with your union sisters and brothers while customizing your favorite AFSCME T-shirt (buy one at the PEOPLE Booth or bring one from home); send a message to Donald Trump with your homemade rally sign for our solidarity rally with the Culinary Workers at the Trump Hotel, or play AFSCME BINGO and other games. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet, greet and connect with your AFSCME sisters and brothers.

Booths will be open:

Saturday: Noon – 5 p.m.

Sunday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Monday through Thursday: 7 – 10 a.m.

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PEOPLE Booth

Don’t miss this year’s PEOPLE Booth. There are more selections and better prices than ever. You’ll find all new T-shirts with pro-union slogans, and cool shirts for women and men as well! This year, we even have PEOPLE onesies for our newest additions to the AFSCME family! We’ll have jackets, hoodies, polo shirts, dress shirts, watches, camo hats and Buddy Buttons, a fun way to express your union pride. The PEOPLE Booth is open all weekend during early registration, so get the jump on the best selection! Remember, all purchases are contributions to AFSCME PEOPLE, your political action fund. Daily Green Light Specials are back! These discounted items are available to buy when you purchase a regularly priced new item.

PEOPLE Q&A Booth

Not a PEOPLE MVP, or want to step up your contribution to one of the Champion level tiers? Visit the PEOPLE Q&A to sign up! Pick up PEOPLE lit and learn about the MVP Rewards program, too!

Look for the PEOPLE Q&A Booth at Convention across from the PEOPLE Booth. Be sure to join the AFSCME PEOPLE program, which helps us fight our political battles across the country and elect candidates who support working families.

Contributions or gifts to AFSCME PEOPLE are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. All contri-

butions to AFSCME PEOPLE are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. Contributions are not a

condition of membership or employment and refusal to contribute is free of reprisal. In accordance with

federal law, AFSCME PEOPLE accepts contributions only from AFSCME members, executive and adminis-

trative personnel, and their families. Contributions from other persons will be returned.


Pin Trading Post

Located in the Affiliate Booths area, this is the place for avid collectors who love to trade pins and share stories. It’s also a fun place for anyone who wants a keepsake from the Convention.

Storyline Booth

Share your story about what it means to never quit – on your community, on your job, on your family and on yourself – at the AFSCME Storyline Booth. This collaboration with the storytelling project group Storyline will help capture what it means to you to be a proud public service worker, a union activist and an AFSCME member. Participants agree to a 30-minute audiotaped interview and will have their photograph taken that may be used for an AFSCME publication, video or website. Space is limited, so sign up early for one of the available slots.

Wellness Booth

It’s quick, it’s easy and it’s free! AFSCME nurse and health care professional members will staff the Wellness Booth Saturday through Thursday. Nurses will check blood pressure, provide diabetes screenings and answer your health questions. Pharmacists will be available to consult about medication adherence and drug interaction. Occupational therapists will show you easy stretches for the workplace, and physical therapists will be on hand to consult about stiffness and motion problems. Plus, get important information about preventive health priorities for everyone. Be well. Stay strong!

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Helpful Hints to Keep Healthy

Las Vegas offers opportunities for fun throughout the Convention week; but with July temperatures averaging 104 degrees, it also presents some potential health risks for all of us. To make sure you stay in top form throughout our busy week, consider the following:

Stay Hydrated

Between long days, late nights and intense heat, dehydration can sneak up on you. Don’t wait until you feel thirsty – drink water every hour.

Use Sunscreen

Apply sunscreen to any exposed skin at least 30 minutes before you go outside during the day. Remember to reapply before going out again, if you have been inside more than a few hours. Sunscreen will be provided at the Wellness Booth.

Heat Safety

Avoid intense activities between noon and 3 p.m. when the sun is at its strongest, advises the American Heart Association.

Wear a Hat

The sun will be beating down on us at Wednesday’s action, so be sure to bring a hat, preferably with a brim to protect your face and neck too.

For more pointers to keep you feeling good, please stop by the Wellness Booth, where you can talk to AFSCME member health care professionals about health and wellness issues. Be well. Stay strong!


HOW THE CONVENTION WORKS

The following is important information on how work is conducted at the AFSCME Convention. It also includes answers to frequently asked ques-tions on speaking at the Convention, voting and taking action on resolu-tions and amendments.

Election of Delegates

Beginning 120 days before the opening of the Convention, local unions, councils and retiree chapters elected delegates to represent them at the 42nd International Convention. The delegates’ credential papers were certified by their respective officers and sent to the International Secretary-Treasurer, in accordance with the requirements of the International Constitution.

Convention Resolutions

During the past several months, local unions, councils and retiree chapters discussed issues of importance to AFSCME members. Some of these dis-cussions and decisions resulted in resolutions and proposed amendments to the International Constitution. These were signed by the subordinate bodies’ president and secretary (or by one or more certified delegates), and sent to the International Secretary-Treasurer.

The International Union made copies of all resolutions and amendments received. These copies are included in your Delegate Kit.

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Helpful Hints for Effective Convention Participation

• Read the materials in your Delegate Kit.

• Wear your badge at all times while in the Convention Hall.

• Attend the first-time delegates and alternates briefing on

Sunday, July 17, 3:30 – 5 p.m. at the Las Vegas Convention

Center, North Hall, Level Two, Room N245.

• To be an informed delegate and fully engage in Convention it

is necessary to attend all business sessions.

• Leave no materials on the tables in the General Session Hall.

• Understand the procedures for introducing and acting on

resolutions and constitutional amendments (see pages 27-32).

• Read the Daily – your best source for up-to-the-minute news

and information on Convention activities.

• Find out when and where committees will meet and share your

thoughts on issues important to your local and council.

• Place your cell phone on vibrate/silent mode during general

sessions and workshops.

• When you have questions, ask an AFSCME International Union

staff person wearing a blue badge.


Convention Committees

Several Convention committees were appointed by the International President, with the approval of the International Executive Board (IEB). Some commit-tees – Credentials, Elections, Resolutions, Rules and Order of Business, and Sergeant-at-Arms – meet prior to the opening of the Convention and will make reports during the Convention as needed.

The major responsibility of the Credentials Committee is to make sure that all the credentials received before the Convention meet the requirements for participation. A delegate whose credentials comes to the committee after the 20th day prior 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 Committee will make a second report and will move to seat the irregular delegates.

The Committee on Rules and Order of Business recommends the rules of procedure for the Convention. Until new rules are adopted, the rules govern-ing the 41st International Convention are in effect. A copy of the new rules proposed by the committee is provided at the opening session and you will have an opportunity to vote on their adoption.

The Sergeant-at-Arms Committee assists the chairperson in maintaining order and decorum in the Convention Hall. Members of the committee assist delegates who want to be heard during discussions. Sergeants-at-Arms also en-sure that 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 amendments to the AFSCME International Constitution and makes a report to the full Conven-tion with recommendations on each proposed amendment. The International Constitution also requires the International Executive Board to make a recom-mendation on each proposed amendment. 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.

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The Resolutions Committee is one of several committees that considers Convention resolutions.

The Credentials and Resolutions Committees meet prior to the Convention and will meet again during the Convention to hear presentations from the delegates before acting on the issues referred to those committees.

Resolutions submitted to the Convention are also assigned to other commit-tees as appropriate (Budget, Taxes and Economic Affairs, Health Care, Federal Policy, Organizing, Political Action/PEOPLE and others as needed).

The Elections Committee conducts the election for officers. At the Con-vention, we will elect a President, Secretary-Treasurer and International Vice Presidents. BallotPoint will assist the Elections Committee.

Committee meetings will be held during the Convention. Meeting times and locations are on pages 66-67.

All delegates are entitled to attend and appear before any committee meeting. Reports are given by the committees during the business sessions and the dele-gates vote in response to the reports.

Admission to Convention

Registered delegates receive a Delegate Kit and badge that admits them to the floor of the Convention every day. Alternate delegates are given kits and badges that admit them to the section of the Convention Hall reserved for alternates and guests.

Convention Rules

In a gathering of several thousand people, rules of order are necessary 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 42nd International Convention are not adopted until the opening session, the rules of the 41st International Convention 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 in the International Constitution or the rules adopted by the Convention. However, the International 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 Chairperson 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 speaking 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 Chairperson decides the interruption is indeed a point of order, you may be asked to be seated until the question is decided. After that, you may resume speaking.

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

The decision of the Chairperson can be appealed, but the appeal must have the support of 25 percent of the accredited delegates in order to be debated, and is then put up to a majority vote.

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 sec-onded, the Chairperson is required by the rules to put your motion to a vote. This motion requires a two-thirds vote for adoption. It 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 Chairperson 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 deci-sion of the Convention reconsidered. You must make the motion to reconsider no later than the meeting following the meeting in which the original vote was taken.


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 motions and resolutions. However, any proposed constitutional 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 Chairperson exercising his or her best judgment on the decision. However, decisions can be challenged from the floor.

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

A delegate who wants to appeal the announced results 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 are then asked to stand. The Chairperson announces the result. A delegate may then request a standing counted vote, and the Sergeants-at-Arms count the number stand-ing in support of the motion and in opposition and report their count to the Chairperson. The Chairperson announces the results.

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How do I challenge the result of a standing vote?

A delegate who wants to appeal the announced result of a counted standing vote can do so only by requesting a roll-call vote. Before the roll-call vote can go forward, this request must be supported by 25 percent of the accredited delegates. When a roll-call vote is requested, the delegates who supported the request are asked to stand. If the result is not apparent from viewing the stand-ing delegates, the Sergeants-at-Arms count the number standing in support of the motion and report their count to the Chairperson.

How does a roll-call vote work?

Once the Chairperson 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, council 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. A representative of each delegation answering must stand, give his or her name and cast the votes for the delegation. Three official tellers, appointed by the Chairperson, record the votes and the Chairperson 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-Treasurer prior to 20 days before the opening of the Convention, it was assigned to a com-mittee 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, but only 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 on subsequently by the full Convention. (The Constitution also provides that the President of the International Executive Board 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 imme-diately 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 committee during deliberations and/or voting.

How does the Convention vote on resolutions?

Resolutions are acted on by voice votes of the full Convention. The same gen-eral 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 circumstances demand. Constitu-tional amendments can only be adopted by the delegates to an International Convention.

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How are amendments to the AFSCME International Constitution introduced?

Amendments to the Constitution that were submitted to the Internation-al Secretary-Treasurer no later than 120 days before the Convention – and mailed to all locals, councils and retiree chapters at least 90 days prior to the Convention – may be passed by a majority vote. Amendments received less than 120 days prior to the Convention require a two-thirds vote for passage.

Is it possible to submit an amendment at the Convention?

Yes, but only if two-thirds of the delegates agree. It 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 recommendations 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 Officers

Delegates will elect the International President, the International Secretary-Treasurer and International Vice Presidents (IVPs) from each AFSCME legislative district.

On Tuesday, nominations will be taken from the Convention floor for AFSCME’s International President and International Secretary-Treasurer. The Convention will then recess and delegates from each legislative district will go to the 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. BallotPoint will conduct these elections on Thursday, July 21, from 7 to 10 a.m. in Central Hall C1 and C2 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. If a run-off is required for any election, it will be conducted on Friday, July 22, from 7 to 9:30 a.m. in Central Hall C1 and C2.

The Roles of the International President and Secretary-Treasurer

The International President is the presiding officer of the Convention and chairs the General Session, but at any time may call on any delegate to pre-side temporarily. The President reports on the union’s activities since the last Convention. 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 Convention. As Convention Chairperson, the President makes judgments on voice votes, recognizes persons who wish to speak, calls on committee chairpersons 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 re-tiree 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 credentials of dele-gates and to submit them to the Credentials Committee. The Secretary-Trea-surer’s staff work with the committee to provide the necessary information as to whether locals meet the constitutional requirements for representation at the Convention and to assign to each local the number of votes to which it is entitled under the International Constitution.

The Secretary-Treasurer also receives proposed resolutions and constitution-al 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 made available to all delegates, locals, councils and retiree chapters after the Convention.

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

Committee chairpersons 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.


DAILY AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

For more details on each day’s program, including date and time changes, please refer to the Daily.

Saturday, July 16AFSCME Retiree Council Meeting

9 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Level Two, Room N250

Credentials Committee Meeting

11 a.m., Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall (behind Delegate Registration)

Booths: Noon – 5 p.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall

AGT mini-stage, AFSCME Advantage, AFSCME: Free College, AFSCME Strong Learning Lounge, Connecting, Information, PEOPLE, PEOPLE Q&A, Pin Trading Post and Affiliate, Storyline and Wellness booths

Convention Registration

1 – 5 p.m., Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall

NOTE: Information may differ slightly from printed Delegates Guide to include the most up to date information.

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Sunday, July 17Booths: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.


AGT mini-stage, AFSCME Advantage, AFSCME: Free College, Connecting, Information, PEOPLE, PEOPLE Q&A, Pin Trading Post and Affiliate, Storyline and Wellness booths

AFSCME Strong Learning Lounge

9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall

Credentials Committee Meeting

9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall (behind Delegate Registration)



AFSCME Retiree Council Meeting

9 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Level Two, Room N250

Rules & Order of Business Committee

1 p.m., Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Level Two, Room N242


Resolutions Committee Meeting

2 p.m., Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Level Two, Room N233

First Time Delegates & Alternates Briefing

3:30 – 5 p.m., Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Level Two, Room N245

Delegates Reception

6 – 8 p.m., Paris Hotel, Champagne Ballroom

AA Meeting

6 – 9 p.m., Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, in Jubilee 3

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Monday, July 18Child Care

6 a.m. – one hour after session, Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Level Two, Room N201-N204



Booths: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.


AGT mini-stage, AFSCME Advantage, AFSCME: Free College, Information, PEOPLE, PEOPLE Q&A, Pin Trading Post and Affiliate, Storyline and Wellness booths

Connecting Booth

7 – 10 a.m., Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall



42nd International Convention Convenes



Call to Order

Opening Program

Reading of the Introductions and Convention Call

Keynote Address

Lee Saunders, International President, AFSCME

Credentials Report

Rules Report

Committee Meetings

Upon recess of General Session – 1 p.m., approximately; see pages 66-67 for a list of locations.

Workshops

2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall. See pages 52-65 for locations.

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Tuesday, July 19Child Care

6 a.m. – one hour after session, Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Level Two, Room N201-N204



Booths: 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.


AGT mini-stage, AFSCME Advantage, AFSCME: Free College, Information, PEOPLE, PEOPLE Q&A, Pin Trading Post and Affiliate, Storyline and Wellness booths

Connecting Booth


Convention Reconvenes

10 a.m., Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall


Keynote Address

Laura Reyes, International Secretary-Treasurer, AFSCME

Convention Business

Officer Nominations

Nominating Caucuses

Upon recess of General Session, Las Vegas Convention Center (Refer to the Daily for locations.)

Committee Meetings

Upon recess of General Session, Las Vegas Convention Center. See pages 66-67 for a listing of locations.

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Wednesday, July 20Child Care

6 a.m. – one hour after session, Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Level Two, Rooms N201-N204



AGT mini-stage (AGT competitors, turn in all pledges to staff at the mini-stage no later than one hour after Convention recess), AFSCME Advantage, AFSCME: Free College, Information, PEOPLE, PEOPLE Q&A, Pin Trading Post and Affiliate, Storyline and Wellness booths

AFSCME in Action: Building AFSCME Strong Local Unions

7 – 9:15 a.m. (Refer to the Daily for locations)

Every person working to sustain their community deserves respect. In AFSCME, we show our respect through action – fighting to secure opportunity for public service workers wherever and whoever they are. Join us on Wednesday morning for convention-wide breakout sessions to strengthen AFSCME Strong locals. Each delegation will be assigned to a breakout room and take two hours to dig in on direct action organizing. You will gain knowledge and skills to plan and execute a workplace action, using a variety of tactics to win on issues that matter to you and your co-workers. All delegates, alternates and guests are welcome and encouraged to attend.


Connecting Booth




Guest Speaker

Rev. Dr. William Barber II, President/Senior Lecturer of Repairer of the Breach, Convener of the Moral Mondays Movement

Convention Business

Rally in Support of Culinary Workers

Trump Hotel Las Vegas

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Thursday, July 21Child Care

6 a.m. – one hour after session, Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Level Two, Rooms N201-N204

Elections

7 – 10 a.m., Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall C1-C2



AFSCME Advantage, AFSCME: Free College, Information, PEOPLE, PEOPLE Q&A, Pin Trading Post and Affiliate, Storyline and Wellness booths

Connecting Booth


Workshops

7:30 – 9:30 a.m., Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall. See pages 52-65 for locations.






PEOPLE T-shirt Day

Convention Business

AFSCME’s Got Talent Final

Upon recess of session, Convention Hall

Friday, July 22Election (in case of a runoff)

7 – 9:30 a.m., Las Vegas Convention Center


Las Vegas Convention Center (Information and PEOPLE Booth only)

Sector Caucuses

8 – 9:30 a.m., Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall. See pages 47-51 for locations.

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Three Square Food Bank Service Project

8 – 9:30 a.m., Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Level One, Rooms N101-N102

Luggage Hold

8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Las Vegas Convention Center, Registration Area

Child Care

8:30 a.m. – one hour after session, Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Level Two, Rooms N201-N204 (6 a.m., in case of runoff elections)

Closing General Session


AFSCME’s Got Talent (AGT) Performance

Installation of New Officers

AFSCME IEB Meeting

(at conclusion of Convention) Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Room N250


Administration & Finance

North Hall, Level One, Room N113

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

Child Support & Child Welfare


Anyone who works in the administration or enforcement of child support and anyone who works for a child welfare or child protective services agency.

Corrections, Parole & Probation


Anyone who works in the adult or juvenile corrections system and anyone who works with non-incarcerated offenders in the probation or parole system.

SECTOR CAUCUSES

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Early Childhood Education


Anyone who works for a Head Start or other pre-K program, 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 & Vocational Services

North Hall, Level Two, Room N238

Anyone who works for an agency that administers unemployment insurance, job placement or training, vocational counseling or rehabilitation or similar services. Anyone who works for an agency that administers public benefits including TANF, food stamps, Medicaid or other need-based assistance.

Environmental Protection & Parks


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


Higher Education


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

Home Health/Home Care


Anyone who provides health care or other supports and services in a home setting.

Health Care


Anyone who works for a hospital, a hospital-affiliated clinic or a hospital system and anyone who works in public health, a free-standing rehabilitation clinic or an outpatient medical or mental health clinic.

Housing


Anyone who works in an agency that provides housing services.

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K-12 Education


Anyone who works in an elementary, junior/middle or 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 supports or services.


Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities


Anyone who works in the areas of developmental disabilities or mental health, including intermediate-care facilities for the developmentally disabled (ICFs/DD), county mental health or DD departments, state psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, substance abuse/chemical dependency units, sheltered workshops and group homes.

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 and taxi drivers.

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WORKSHOPS

Workshops will occur on Monday afternoon from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. and on Tuesday morning from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Monday Workshops: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

AFSCME Financial Standards Code


This workshop will provide an overview of the essential components of AFSCME’s Financial Standards Code. Topics to be covered include expense authorization and documentation, record-keeping and financial reporting. This workshop is highly recommended for all officers, Executive Board members and trustees. Come get your financial questions answered!

Beyond Bias: How We Think, Talk & Act on Race and Difference


Did you know that 80 to 90 percent of human decision-making happens at the subconscious level? This provocative and highly interactive workshop will introduce the ground-breaking science of implicit bias. Learn new and rarely used strategies for addressing racial bias and other forms of bias at the individual and organizational level.


Effective Grassroots Advocacy: Making Our Voices Heard


This workshop will explore how to organize grassroots actions that influence policymakers at every level of government. You will learn about press strategies that can complement grassroots activities, including digital and new media; how to partner with allies to broaden influence; and how to organize a grassroots event step-by-step.

Getting Started with Next Wave


You already know the importance of mobilizing the next generation of members and leaders. Hear ideas and suggestions from young AFSCME members on how to reach across the generation gap and start a Next Wave program in your local or council. Discover what’s worked in other local unions and develop a plan of your own.

Immigration Reform Is a Labor Rights Issue


Our broken immigration system allows employers to drive down wages and working conditions in our country. Come discuss the impact of several court rulings on immigration reform, including the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision, issued shortly before this Convention. We’ll be discussing all angles of this issue, from the effect on immigrant families and labor rights to the November elections and the prospects for comprehensive immigration reform.

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#We’reWithHer – AFSCME Faces & Voices for Hillary


Workers are under threat like never before, and some candidates are using divisive politics to distract working women and men from the real issues at stake. This is the most important election of a generation. Come develop your voice to deliver powerful stories that help mobilize our communities to vote for Secretary Hillary Clinton this fall.

It Takes a Village: Building Labor-Community Solidarity


As union members, we share our communities’ commitment to good jobs and quality public services. If we want to win better lives for working people, we need to collaborate with the broader community. Come participate in an interactive discussion on building and maintaining strong relationships with allies beyond the labor movement, and learn how to win victories with a common agenda.

Labor History: A Path to Victory


Have you ever wondered what historical events have brought us to this present point in time? Labor victories do not happen in isolation. Come hear about the events that have shaped our movement’s history. By understanding the past, we will learn how to seize the opportunities we have ahead of us in order to shape our future.


Let’s Grow Our Union (also offered in Spanish)


Are there people in your workplace who are not represented by our union? Would you like to increase membership? Come learn how to develop an organizing committee in order to bring unrepresented workers into our union through accretions. We’ll cover all the steps you need to take to run a successful organizing campaign!

Lifting the Curtain on “Dark Money”


Secretive political and research operations, funded by so-called “dark money,” are playing an increasingly destructive role in our communities and statehouses. Want to know who’s funding the attacks on workers and the middle class in your state? Come learn about the organizations that are attempting to strip away voting rights, workers’ rights and our union power. We’ll be unveiling the opposition and discussing how we can fight back.

Member-to-Member: Turning Issues into Political Action


Are you tired of the divisive one-liners and catch-phrases that dominate modern political campaigns? Regardless of our personal partisan identity, all union members share the same basic labor values: our lunchbox issues. Come learn how to tap into the long-term strength and true political power of AFSCME members through detailed and meaningful conversations about the issues they care about.

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My Student Debt Is Too D@%& High!


Are you struggling to keep up with your student loan payments? Or helping a family member get out from under their debt? Student debt affects more than 40 million individuals. Come learn about the programs that can lower your monthly payments and potentially get your debt forgiven! We will look at innovative organizing strategies that can assist you and your co-workers by building a stronger local union that can take on issues we care about.

Retirement Security for All


Are you worried about how you’re going to retire someday? Some Americans have lost all hope of retiring with a pension, a right AFSCME members have fought to protect over the years! Come learn about the three-legged stool of retirement security, AFSCME’s State Supplemental Social Security initiative and how AFSCME members and the National Public Pension Coalition are working to preserve and expand access to defined benefit plans.

Showing Member Power at the Bargaining Table (also offered in Spanish)


Being on a bargaining team is no easy task. You have to meet the expectations of the membership and overcome bargaining challenges. Come brainstorm and learn effective ways to engage members and potential members in the bargaining process. You’ll leave the workshop having designed your own bargaining campaign to help you win what matters to you and your co-workers.


So You Want to Run for Office…


Are you interested in running for elected office someday? This session will give you the tools you need to take that next big step in your activism. You’ll learn how to put together a basic campaign, who should be on your campaign team, what a campaign plan, budget and field plan should look like, and how to turn all this into victory on Election Day.

Social Media Savvy


Whether you’re new to social media or you already have established Facebook and Twitter accounts, there’s always something new to learn in this ever-changing world. At this workshop, we’ll go over best practices and answer your specific questions about social media, including how to convert a group or a personal profile into a professional page and how to optimize your posts to reach a broader audience.

Stopping Privatization


Privatization is a constant threat to the vital public services we deliver. Learn how to assess the threat level where you work and what you and your co-workers should do to minimize the risk of losing work to outsourcing. Hear from affiliate leaders who have achieved victories against privatization by mobilizing members, marshaling facts and applying strategic political pressure.

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Talkin’ Union to New Employees: Orientations that Build Power


Our future depends on connecting every new employee to what it means to be union. That’s why reaching new workers at the start of their employment and establishing a firm relationship with them, by demonstrating the value of our union and the role(s) they can play in it, is so important. Come learn how to reach these new workers through New Employee Orientations and deliberate one-on-one communication.

We Never Quit: Communicating the AFSCME Brand


Like the sound of “Never Quit”? Get in on the cutting edge polling and research that led to this year’s Convention theme – and the full Never Quit campaign to get more members more engaged. With help from some of the top firms in the country, AFSCME has created a look, feel and story that even your most disengaged co-workers will find hard to ignore. Plus, learn about attitudes of AFSCME members and how best to convince them to Never Quit on each other.

Wow, What a Great Meeting!


Many of us struggle to get members to union meetings. Let’s change the paradigm and take the meetings to the members! Come to this workshop and learn how to plan and conduct workplace meetings and events that inspire, educate and move members to action on issues they care about.


Your Rights, Employer Responsibilities & OSHA


We all want to safely return home after a day’s work. Protecting that right is a great way to empower workers and improve workplace conditions. Come learn about your individual rights, and your employer’s responsibilities, under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. This is all about using practical ideas to transform our workplaces into safer environments by organizing around safety and health.

Thursday Workshops: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Beyond Bias: How We Think, Talk & Act on Race & Difference (also offered in Spanish)


Did you know that 80 to 90 percent of human decision-making happens at the subconscious level? This provocative and highly interactive workshop will introduce the ground-breaking science of implicit bias. Learn new and rarely-used strategies for addressing racial bias and other forms of bias at the individual and organizational level.

Bring It on Home: Winning Back Outsourced Work


Despite our best efforts, sometimes public resources and services still get outsourced. Come learn how to grow membership and improve wages, working conditions and job security by bringing privatized work back in-house. This workshop will present case studies of AFSCME affiliates and locals who have won back outsourced work.

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Courageous Conversations


Are you putting off important or difficult conversations? Sometimes it takes courage to broach tough topics or deal with conflict. In this workshop, participants will learn tips and skills for handling difficult conversations more effectively in our workplaces and local unions.

I Just Got Elected – Now What? (also offered in Spanish)


As a new local officer, what do you do first? Second? Join a room full of other newly elected leaders to brainstorm and discuss best practices when it comes to acting in elected union positions. You will leave this workshop with a personalized list of tasks and a plan to hit the ground running when you return home.

#We’reWithHer – AFSCME Faces & Voices for Hillary


Workers are under threat like never before, and some candidates are using divisive politics to distract working women and men from the real issues at stake. This is the most important election of a generation. Come develop your voice to deliver powerful stories that help mobilize our communities to vote for Secretary Hillary Clinton this fall.


Knowing Who’s Who: Workplace Mapping


When we know who’s who in the workplace, we can learn where our support lies, where our opposition is, what areas need additional support and an array of other information that will put us in the best possible position to win workplace victories. In this workshop, we will practice charting and mapping our workplaces – a key aspect to owning the workplace and being AFSCME Strong.

Lifting the Curtain on “Dark Money”


Secretive political and research operations, funded by so-called “dark money,” are playing an increasingly destructive role in our communities and statehouses. Want to know who’s funding the attacks on workers and the middle class in your state? Come learn about the organizations that are attempting to strip away voting rights, workers’ rights and our union power. We’ll be unveiling the opposition and discussing how we can fight back.

Making Your Case: Persuasive Public Speaking


Do you get tongue-tied when trying to make an important point? You can improve your ability to speak briefly, effectively and extemporaneously with some simple tools. Come learn how to make your case, whether you’re talking during a meeting, in a public hearing or to your co-workers. Seize the day to be persuasive!

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Member-to-Member: Turning Issues into Political Action


Are you tired of the divisive one-liners and catch-phrases that dominate modern political campaigns? Regardless of our personal partisan identity, all union members share the same basic labor values: our lunchbox issues. Come learn how to tap into the long-term strength and true political power of AFSCME members through detailed and meaningful conversations about the issues they care about.

Organizing AFSCME Retirees


Retiring soon? Want to stay involved with the union? Want to find out more about AFSCME Retirees and how to get active? AFSCME Retirees is nearly 250,000 members strong and growing. This workshop discusses ways to build our union power by organizing retirees and mobilizing them in political action, legislative and other programs.

Retirement Security for All


Are you worried about how you’re going to retire someday? Some Americans have lost all hope of retiring with a pension, a right AFSCME members have fought to protect over the years! Come learn about the three-legged stool of retirement security, AFSCME’s State Supplemental Social Security initiative and how AFSCME members and the National Public Pension Coalition are working to preserve and expand access to defined benefit plans.


Showing Member Power at the Bargaining Table


Being on a bargaining team is no easy task. You have to meet the expectations of the membership and overcome bargaining challenges. Come brainstorm and learn effective ways to engage members and potential members in the bargaining process. You’ll leave the workshop having designed your own bargaining campaign to help you win what matters to you and your co-workers.

Social Media Savvy


Whether you’re new to social media or you already have established Facebook and Twitter accounts, there’s always something new to learn in this ever-changing world. At this workshop, we’ll go over best practices and answer your specific questions about social media, including how to convert a group or a personal profile into a page and how to optimize your posts to reach a broader audience.

Speaking Up When Oppression Happens


As our union becomes more diverse, we must make sure that our words, actions and values are inclusive for all people. Come discuss how to recognize and interrupt oppressive behavior when it occurs around us. Learn leadership and activist tactics for changing the environment in our workplaces, unions and communities.

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Stopping Privatization


Privatization is a constant threat to the vital public services we deliver. Learn how to assess the threat level where you work and what you and your co-workers should do to minimize the risk of losing work to outsourcing. Hear from affiliate leaders who have achieved victories against privatization by mobilizing members, marshaling facts and applying strategic political pressure.

We Never Quit: Communicating the AFSCME Brand


Like the sound of “Never Quit”? Get in on the cutting edge polling and research that led to this year’s Convention theme – and the full Never Quit campaign to get more members more engaged. With help from some of the top firms in the country, AFSCME has created a look, feel and story that even your most disengaged co-workers will find hard to ignore. Plus, learn about attitudes of AFSCME members and how best to convince them to Never Quit on each other.


Wow, What a Great Meeting!


Many of us struggle to get members to union meetings. Let’s change the paradigm and take the meetings to the members! Come to this workshop and learn how to plan and conduct workplace meetings and events that inspire, educate and move members to action on issues they care about.

Your Rights, Employer Responsibilities & OSHA


We all want to safely return home after a day’s work. Protecting that right is a great way to empower workers and improve workplace conditions. Come learn about your individual rights, and your employer’s responsibilities, under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. This is all about using practical ideas to transform our workplaces into safer environments by organizing around safety and health.

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COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Committee Date Time Room Appeals Mon., July 18 Close of Session N227

Tues., July 19 Close of Session (as needed)

N227

Wed., July 20 Close of Session (as needed)

N227

Budget, Taxes & Economic Affairs

Mon., July 18 Close of Session N251

Constitution Mon., July 18 Close of Session N222

Tues., July 19 Close of Session (as needed)

N222

Credentials* Sat., July 16 11 a.m. See box below

Sun., July 17 9 a.m.

Mon., July 18 Close of Session

Tues., July 19 Close of Session

*Credentials Committee will meet at the Las Vegas Convention Center, directly behind the Registration area in Central Hall.


Committee Date Time Room Elections Mon. July 18 Close of Session N211

Tues., July 19 Close of Session N211

Wed., July 20 Close of Session N211

Federal Policy Mon., July 18 Close of Session N221

Health Care Mon., July 18 Close of Session N219

Organizing Mon., July 18 Close of Session N220

Political Action/ PEOPLE


Resolutions Sun., July 17 2 p.m. N233


Rules & Order of Business

Sun., July 17 1 p.m. N242

Sergeant-at-Arms

Sun., July 17 2:30 p.m. N223-N224

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CONVENTION HOTELS

Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South | (877) 603-4390

caesars.com/ballys-las-vegas/hotel

California Council 36

California UNAC

Connecticut Council 4

Hawaii UPW Local 646

Hawaii Local 928

Montana

NUHHCE Local 1199

Tennessee Local 1733

Caesars Palace


caesars.com/caesars-palace/hotel

Arizona Local 2960

California Locals 206 and 1902

Hawaii HGEA Local 152

New Mexico

Ohio OAPSE Local 4


Oklahoma Locals 2406 and 2875

Texas Locals 123 and 1624

Utah

Paris Las Vegas Hotel


caesars.com/paris-las-vegas

Alaska ASEA Local 52

California Local 1001

California UDW Local 3930

Illinois

Minnesota Council 5

New Jersey

New York Council 66

New York CSEA Local 1000

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Washington Council 28

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Westgate Las Vegas Casino Resort

3000 Paradise Road | (800) 916-4339

westgateresorts.com/las-vegas-resort-and-casino/

Alaska Local 16

Alaska PSEA Local 803

Arizona Locals 449, 2384 and 3282

Arkansas

California Council 57

California Locals 3299, 4911

Colorado Council 76

District of Columbia

Florida

Georgia

Iowa

Indiana-Kentucky Council 962

Kansas

Louisiana

Maryland

Massachusetts Locals 1798, 3650, 3900 and 4000

Michigan

Minnesota Council 65


Missouri

Nebraska

Nevada

New York Council 82

New York District Council 1707

North Carolina

Ohio Council 8

Ohio OCSEA Local 11

Oklahoma Locals 1136, 1180 and 2465

Puerto Rico

Retirees

Rhode Island

Tennessee Local 2173

Texas Organizing Committee

Texas Locals 59 and 1550

Virginia

West Virginia

Wisconsin

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MAP OF CONVENTION HOTELS


SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE

Boarding and disembarking of ALL shuttles will be at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Blue Lot Door # 9

Hotel Shuttle Hours & Frequency

Saturday, July 16

Noon – 6 p.m.2

Sunday, July 17

8 a.m. – 6 p.m.1

5:00 – 9 p.m.2

Transportation will be provided to/from the Delegates Reception for guests staying at Westgate and Caesars Palace hotels. Guests staying at Paris and Bally’s will walk to/from the reception.

Monday, July 18

6 – 10 a.m.1

3:30 – 6 p.m.2

Tuesday, July 19

5 – 10 a.m.1

3:30 – 5:30 p.m.2

1 Indicates time last shuttle departs hotels to the Las Vegas Convention Center.

2 Indicates last time shuttle departs the Las Vegas Convention Center to hotels.

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Wednesday, July 20

6 – 10 a.m.1

2 – 5 p.m.2

Shuttles will begin immediately after the close of session from the Las Vegas Convention Center to the rally at the Trump Hotel Las Vegas in support of the Culinary Workers Union. At the end of the rally, shuttles will be provided back to hotels. (Limited shuttle service will be provided from the Las Vegas Convention Center to hotels after the close of session.)

Thursday, July 21

6 – 10 a.m.1

Shuttle service will begin at 6:00 a.m. for elections

4:30 – 8 p.m.2 - AFSCME’s Got Talent

Friday, July 22

7 a.m. – 1 p.m.1

If there is a runoff election, shuttles to the Las Vegas Convention Center will begin at 6 a.m.

1 Indicates time last shuttle departs hotels to the Las Vegas Convention Center.

2 Indicates last time shuttle departs the Las Vegas Convention Center to hotels.


BUS ROUTES, HOTELS & BOARDING LOCATIONS

Route Numbers, Hotels, Where to Board

Route 1: Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino – East Tower Lobby Entrance

Route 2: Paris Las Vegas – Tour Lobby

Route 3: Bally’s Las Vegas – Tour Bus Ramp – Flamingo Road Entrance

Route 4: Caesars Palace Las Vegas – Colosseum/Tour Bus Entrance

If you need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, please call (310) 466-5699 for advanced reservations and

allow at least 30 minutes.

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SIGHTS & SOUNDS OF LAS VEGAS

The self-described “Entertainment Capital of the World,” Las Vegas is an oasis in a desert. Spanish for “the meadows,” it served as a watering hole for passing nomadic Paleo-Indians some 10,000 year ago, and more recently by the Anasazi and Paiute tribes. Founded as a city on May 15, 1905, Las Vegas remained a small community until the state legalized gambling in 1931, the same year construction began on Boulder Dam (now Hoover Dam, 35 miles south of Las Vegas). The famous Las Vegas Strip began with the opening, in 1941, of the El Rancho Vegas Hotel-Ca-sino, with just 63 rooms.

Today, Las Vegas boasts more than 150,000 hotel and motel rooms. In 2015, it set a visitation record of more than 42 million. World-class entertainers headline resorts on the Strip and at nearby hotels. Downtown attracts visitors with its famous “Glitter Gulch,” now a pedestrian mall known as the “Fremont Street Experience” for its computer-operated canopy with more than 12 million LED lights and a 555,000-watt sound system that runs a free six-minute light show every hour after dark.

On the Strip, the Fountains of Bellagio with its 8.5-acre lake attracts throngs to see 1,214 jets rocket streams of water up to 460 feet into the sky, all choreographed to music. Other sites on the Strip compete with nature’s beauty 17 miles west of the city: Red Rock Canyon National Con-servation Area, which visitors can experience on a 13-mile scenic drive.

Enjoy your visit to Las Vegas, and don’t forget to show gratitude to Ne-vada’s finest public service employees, members of AFSCME Local 4041, which represents more than 3,200 public employees and retirees through-out the state, including 1,200 in Las Vegas.

Visit www.lvcva.com for more information.


UNIONIZED CONVENTION SERVICE PROVIDERS

On the frontlines and behind the scenes, many of our union sisters and brothers are providing valuable services to AFSCME delegates, alternates, guests and staff before, during and after our week-long stay in Las Vegas. We appreciate having the support of businesses that recognize the rights of workplace equality.

The work of our friends and allies helps to make our 42nd International Convention a success!

The following unions will provide labor for AFSCME’s 2016 Convention:

● Bartenders Union, Local 165

● Culinary Workers Union, Local 226

● Decorators Tradeshow & Sign Craft Local 831 (SoCal)

● International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 720

● International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 22

● International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 357 (Las Vegas)

● International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1200

● International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 727 (Chicago)

● International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 631 (Las Vegas)

● International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 986

● International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501 (OE)

● International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 15, Local 159

● Transport Workers Union Local 721

● United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 1027 (Chicago)

● United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 1780

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Visitors are encouraged to observe the following guidelines.

EMERGENCY GUIDELINES: LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER

● A first aid station is located in the Concourse near Central Hall 3 of the Las Vegas Con-vention Center and is staffed by a licensed nurse.

● Know the emergency phone number to the Las Vegas Convention Center Securi-ty. Dial extension 7400 from any house phone or from a mobile phone or landline phone dial (702) 892-7400.

● Dial 7400 for emergency situations, including medical emergencies, from any house phone. Please do not call 911.

● Know the location of your closest emergency exit and where it leads.

● Know the location of at least two other emergency exits.

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

● Keep important personal items with you at all times (cell phones, 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.

● Do NOT use any elevator during an emergency.

● Do NOT run and do NOT panic.

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

1625 L Street, NW

Washington, DC 20036

afscme.org/convention

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