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Leading for Change

Effective Union Meetings v2022


Description
This workshop will help leaders plan and facilitate effective union meetings. The class focuses
on laying out objectives, meeting preparation, parliamentary procedure and the role of
the chair. The workshop also teaches strategies for getting more
members to attend meetings. (Version 2022)
Content
  • UAW Online Education Navigation Video
  • Introduction
  • Survey: Anticipated Challenges with Running Union Meetings
  • You're not alone!
  • The Work of Our Union
  • Know the Guidelines & Plan Ahead
  • Use an Agenda
  • Meeting Reports
  • Robert's Rules of Order: The Basics
  • Making Motions
  • Amendments, Debate, & Voting
  • Exercise: Motions & Procedures (clone)
  • Exercise: Test Your Progress
  • Exercise Answer Key
  • Tips for Chairing a Meeting
  • Get People to the Meeting
  • Be Welcoming & Engaging
  • Debrief & Improve
  • Additional Resources
  • Closing & Evaluation
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed