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AFGE members who register before June 10, 2016 can take advantage of the early registration fee
of $225.00. Members who register after June 10, 2016 will pay a regular rate of $250.00. Registration
cutoff date is July 1, 2016. There will be no onsite registration.
Reservations can be made by calling Crowne Plaza Hotel at 1-877-227-6963 and stating that you are
with the AFGE group. The room rate for AFGE members is $107.00 per night (not including taxes).
So, please register today and call your District Office if you have any questions.
Yours in Solidarity,
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Function/Class
2:00 pm 7:00 pm
Registration
Tuesday, July 12
7:00 am 8:00 am
8:00 am 9:00 am
Breakfast
Registration (cont.)
Opening Session
9:00 am 12:00 pm
Classes
Representation
Financial Officers
New Leaders
Litigation
Title 38
Representational Communications
12:00 pm 1:00 pm
1:00 pm 5:00 pm
Classes continue.
Wednesday, July 13
8:00 am 9:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am 12:00 pm
Classes continue.
12:00 pm 1:00 pm
1:00 pm 5:00 pm
Classes continue.
Thursday, July 14
8:00 am 9:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am 12:00 pm
Classes continue.
12:00 pm 1:00 pm
1:00 pm 5:00 pm
Classes continue.
Friday, July 15
Travel
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING I - LEGAL FRAMEWORK (CB1)
Field Services and Education Department (FSED) - This course will assist AFGE members and leaders in
developing a working knowledge of their collective bargaining rights under 5 U.S.C. Chapter 71. Course topics
will include identifying collective bargaining roles and responsibilities under Title 5, defining key terms and
concepts, and evaluating common legal strategies for bargaining in the federal sector.
NEW LEADERS
Field Services and Education Department (FSED) - The New Leaders course is designed to equip new leaders
with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively lead their Local. Topics include a review of the legal and
fiduciary responsibilities of local officers, Hatch Act requirements, and labor/management forums.
REPRESENTATION
District National Representatives - New and experienced union representatives will benefit by taking this
course as it focuses on the primary duties and responsibilities of an AFGE shop steward. Concentrating on the
stewards role in solving workplace problems, this class will explore the legal framework for the AFGE stewards
job and will include an examination of the Federal Labor Management Relations Statute.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
LITIGATION (formally known as Arbitration)
General Counsel Office (GCO) - This class will focus on identifying and preparing winning arbitration cases and
learning the basic skills for presenting a hearing before an arbitrator.
TITLE 38
National Veterans Affair Council (NVAC) - Labor-management relations with Title 38 Veterans Health
Administration ("VHA") employees present unique issues that are not involved in standard Title 5 labor
matters. This course provides a working overview and practical guide to better understanding the complexities
of representing Title 38 VHA employees. It focuses on areas that union or other representatives of Title 38
VHA employees encounter throughout their representation of these employees and serves as a useful tool in
guiding you through the intricate and comprehensive issues that are faced in your representational roles.
REPRESENTATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
Communications Department - From desk drops to Instagram selfies, join the conversation on how union
members are connecting with audiences on-and-offline. This session, led by the AFGE Communications
Department, will cover communication strategy, tools, and best practices to educate and engage their
coworkers and others. The session will also delve into the must-have skills for creating and sharing compelling
stories that build knowledge and excitement about representational duties.
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Fax: 202.777.3070
Payment
May be made with a credit card (online only) or check / money order payable to AFGE
and mailed to Carolyn Williams at the address above. In the memo line, please write:
AFGE Midwest Regional Training.
Your payment must accompany the registration form in order for your registration to
be valid.
Refund Policy
Conference registrations cancelled before July 1, 2016 will be entitled to a full
refund. There will be no refund for cancellations made after July 11, 2016. Personal
emergencies, such as a death or serious illness, will be granted an exception on a case
by case basis as determined by the respective AFGE District office.
Hotel Accommodations
A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at the Crowne Plaza Indianapolis. Please
make your hotel reservations by calling 1-877-227-6963 and state that you are with
the AFGE group. The room rate for AFGE members is $107 per night (not including
taxes).
Any questions regarding registration should be directed to Carolyn Williams at
willic@afge.org or 202.639.6406.
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REGISTRATION FORM
Last Name
Local or Council (list either Local or Council, but not both, for your badge)
District
Home Address
City
State
Home/Cell Number
Zip Code
Personal E-Mail
Registration: Cost of Registration is $225.00 before and including June 10, 2016
Cost of Registration is $250.00, starting June 11th
Cutoff Date for registration is July 1, 2016
No Refunds after July 1, 2016
Financial Officers
Title 38
New Leaders
Representational Communications