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Here is a listing of workshops and other events scheduled for the upcoming UTU/UTUIA Regional Meeting in Greensboro, N.C. (Most of the workshops and activities will be repeated in Winnipeg, although there will be additional workshops especially for Canadian UTU members):
SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2001
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Registration
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Welcoming reception, with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and entertainment
MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2001
7 a.m..-4 p.m.
Registration
8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.
State of the Union Address. International President Byron A. Boyd, Jr., addresses the membership.
10:15 a.m. - Noon
Secretary and Treasurer Workshop. This opening session will include remarks by General Secretary and Treasurer Dan Johnson and UTUIA Director of Insurance Ralph Dennis, who will give a product overview of UTUIA insurance plans.
10:15 a.m. - 3 p.m.
UTU Auxiliary Meeting, with Edythe M. Walter, president, UTU Auxiliary; Joan Montgomery, secretary/treasurer; Louise Scott, vice president, District 3; Rose Vincent, vice president, District 4; Dorothy Arrington, national legislative director.
10:15 a.m.-3 p.m.
"Don't Ask Dumb Questions" local chairpersons' workshop. Witness preparation and cross examination techniques for rail disciplinary investigations. Panel members in Greensboro: Charles P. Fischbach, arbitrator; L.S. Young, attorney.
10:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.
"Becoming An Effective Advocate" bus workshop. Processing grievances and arbitration research in support of grievances, presented by Assistant General Counsel Dan Elliott; internal organizing and communication with members, presented by Director of Strategic Planning John Nadalin.
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Lunch. U.S. Senator John Edwards of North Carolina will be the guest speaker.
1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
"All Politics Are Local" legislative representative workshop. Discussing the importance of political activism in the local and state political arenas. Panel members will include National Legislative Director James M. Brunkenhoefer, Alternate National Legislative Director James A. Stem; in Greensboro, New Jersey State Legislative Director D.J. O'Connell, Illinois State Legislative Director Joe C. Szabo.
1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
"Secretary and Treasurer Responsibilities." International auditors will review the responsibilities and financial reporting procedures required of a secretary/treasurer as provided in the UTUConstitution. Experienced local auditors will take questions on all old and new regulations required for local bookkeeping.
3:15 p.m.-5 p.m.
"Combating Fatigue in the Work Place" UTU/CXST Work Rest/Fatigue Forum. Joint labor/management discussion of the impact of fatigue, quality of life issues, demographics of the work force and discussion of FRA/Congress regulation/legislation of perceived solutions to work rest/fatigue issues. Panel members in Greensboro: Susan Hamilton, assistant vice president of labor relations, CSXT; Gabe Farra, managing director of transportation, CSXT; General Chairperson John T. Reed, CSXT/B&O Committee; General Chairperson Larry D. Moody, CSXT/L&N Committee; General Chairperson John C. Hancock, CSXT/SCL Committee.
3:15 p.m.-5 p.m.
Legislative Board Workshops. State legislative board officers and members will conduct legislative workshops.
6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Reception, with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and entertainment.
TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2001
7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Registration
8 a.m.-Noon
"Rules/No Rules." Special presentation by UTU General Counsel Clinton J. Miller, III, and UTU Human Resources Coordinator Ray Cunningham. This is a continuation of a series of local chairperson workshops with emphasis on effective local representation during formal railroad disciplinary investigations. Panel members in Greensboro: Francis X. Quinn, arbitrator, and L.S. Young, attorney.
8:30 a.m.-Noon
"What's New in WinStabs 2001?" This workshop, presented by UTU Director of Computer Information Technologies Applications Matt Dolin, will focus on WinStabs 2001, the local treasurers' automated bookkeeping system. Participants will learn how to simplify the local bookeeping procedures by using this customized software, developed specifically for UTU locals.
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
"Contract Negotiations; National Labor Relations Act; Effective Witness Preparation and Cross Examination Techniques" bus workshop. How to conduct successful contract negotiations. How to prepare witnesses and cross examine witnesses for the desired results.
10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
UTU Auxiliary Tour "Exploring Old Salem." (See details this page.) Pre-registration for the UTU Auxiliary Tour is required to ensure that space is reserved.
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Lunch, with guest speaker Michael Easley, governor of North Carolina.
1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
"WinStabs, continued." Continuing the focus on WinStabs 2001. Treasurers will learn how to create customized reports using powerful filtering tools, and be shown how monthly, quarterly and year-end reports can be generated with the click of a button.
1:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
"What's Developing in Washington and How It Affects You." Discussion of The Railroad Retirement and Survivors' Improvement Act 2001, its history, current status and future; discussion of safety, legislative and regulatory issues, with a question-and-answer session. Panel members in Greensboro: National Legislative Director James M. Brunkenhoefer; Alternate National Legislative Director James A. Stem; Designated Legal Counsel Larry Mann.
3:15 p.m.-5 p.m.
"Railroad Retirement Presentation." Wayne Scharnak, chief of compensation and employers' service at the Railroad Retirement Board, will discuss CT-1 reporting requirements of local treasurers.
6 p.m.-7 p.m.
Cocktail Reception
7 p.m.-Midnight
Dinner/Dance, with entertainment, in Greensboro by The Always Exciting Kenny Mann and The Electrifying Sounds of Liquid Pleasure.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2001
7 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Registration
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
"Secretary/Treasurer Recap and Review." A review of the responsibilities of a secretary/treasurer, with questions concerning the operation and application of WinStabs 2001.
8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.
"How the Role of the FRA and NTSB Positively Affect Our Lives." George Gavalla, deputy FRA administrator, and Jo Strang, associate director of the National Transportation Safety Board's Railroad Division, discuss the respective roles of the FRA and NTSB, their effects on the rail industry and the employee.
8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.
"Thinking Backwards: Local Grievance Procedures" local chairpersons' workshop. Alan Fisher, attorney; UTU General Counsel Clinton J. Miller, III, and BNSF General Chairperson Robert D. Kerley present effective handling tips for local grievances and appeals.
8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
"Effective Local Leadership." Director of Strategic Planning John Nadalin will discuss methods to improve the leadership and effectiveness of the local officer.
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
"How Arbitration Works" bus workshop. Overview of the arbitration processes pursuant to the National Labor Relations Act.
10:15 a.m.-Noon
"Designated Legal Counsel Forum." The Federal Employers' Liability Act and how it benefits the rail employee.
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Lunch, with guest speaker North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall.
1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
"New Power Brake Regulations." Jim Wilson, Federal Railroad Administration representative, will present a review of the new power brake regulations anticipated to become effective in Fall 2001.
1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
"How Transportation Stocks Affect You." Tony Hatch, NYSE stock analyst, will present a unique perspective on how UTU members should view transportation stocks. The stock market will be explored, with simple analysis on how investors view the value of railroads and rail services.
1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
"Engineer Certification." John Conklin, Federal Railroad Administration representative, will hold a discussion of changes in the locomotive engineer certification regulations.
1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
"Think Before You Drink: Alcohol and Drug Regulations." An overview of the changes in the alcohol and drug regulations that became effective August 21, 2000. Panel members in Greensboro: Nebraska State Legislative Director Ray L. Lineweber; Designated Legal Counsel Larry Mann.
1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
Health and Welfare Forum. Representatives of the health and welfare providers will present an overview of the benefits of the respective plans, and will answer general questions.
3:15 p.m.-5 p.m.
General Committee Workshops. General chairpersons will conduct general committee workshops, addressing issues of importance to those committee members.
6 p.m.-7 p.m.
Cocktail Reception
7 p.m.
President's Banquet
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