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Here is the listing of workshops and other events scheduled for the upcoming UTU/UTUIA Regional Meeting in Winnipeg, Manitoba. If you haven't registered for the meeting yet, don't delay; it will be three days of education, fraternalism and fun.
SUNDAY, JULY 22, 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, JULY 23, 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
"Membership Orientation." This workshop will provide participants, in easy-to-understand language, with an overview of the UTU structure, from the local level to the International level.
10:15 a.m. 3 p.m.
UTU Auxiliary Meeting, with Edythe M. Walter, president, UTU Auxiliary; Joan Montgomery, secretary/treasurer; Barbara Duncan, vice president, District 5; Patricia Shacklette, vice president, District 6.
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: 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.
10:15 a.m.5 p.m.
"Streamlining a Mountain of Regulations." General Secretary and Treasurer Dan Johnson, Director of Insurance Ralph Dennis, U.S. Railroad Retirement Board representative Wayne Scharnak, and International Auditors Ed Vogel, Steve Noyes and Ted Maxwell discuss the status of UTU finances and how we are reacting to same. A product overview of UTUIA insurance will be given, followed by reporting requirements from the Railroad Retirement Board. Internal auditors will review the responsibilities and financial reporting requirements of the local treasurer.
10:15 a.m.5 p.m.
Canadian Secretary and Treasurer Workshop.
Noon1:30 p.m.
Lunch.
U.S. Cong. Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii will be the guest speaker.
1:30 p.m.3 p.m.
"All Politics Are Local." Legislative representative workshop. 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; New Jersey State Legislative Director D.J. O'Connell and Illinois State Legislative Director Joe C. Szabo.
1:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.
"CN Pension Seminar." An in-depth look at the requirements of the CN Pension Plan, including references to the statutory requirements in plain language. Emphasis on some of the recent changes. Question-and-answer session. Panel members: Vice President G.W. Scarrow and Darlene Cherry.
1:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.
"CP Employee Family Assistance Plan." Focus will be purpose and need for the EFAP, usefulness and accessing the benefits of the CP EFAP. Panel members: CP General Chairperson L.O. Schillaci, CP EFAP Coordinator Bruce Gudmundson.
3:15 p.m. 5 p.m.
"Shortline Workshop." Analysis of the structure of the shortline industry throughout North America, using the Canadian experience as a model. Panel members: Canadian Director of Strategic Planning Steve Keene; U.S. Director of Strategic Planning John Nadalin, and CN General Chairperson Raymond LeBel.
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.10 a.m.
"Duty to Accommodate." The practical application of the statutory requirements and the relevant jurisprudence concerning the employee, employer and union's duty to accommodate injured or ill workers. Panel members: Manitoba Provincial Chairperson D.G. Tennant, CN General Chairperson R.J. Long.
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: Francis X. Quinn, arbitrator, and L.S. Young, attorney.
8:30 a.m.5 p.m.
"What's New in WinSTABS 2001?" This workshop, presented by UTUDirector of Computer Information Technologies Applications Matt Dolin and International Auditors Ed Vogel, Steve Noyes and Ted Maxwell, will focus on WinSTABS 2001, the local treasurers' automated bookkeeping system. Participants will learn how to simplify the local bookkeeping procedures by using this customized software, developed specifically for UTUlocals.
8:30 a.m.5 p.m.
Canadian Secretary and Treasurers Workshop.
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. Explore Lower Ft. Garry National Historic Park. (See details this page.) Pre-registration for the UTU Auxiliary Tour is required to ensure that space is reserved.
10 a.m.Noon
"Young Worker Awareness." Focus on new workers entering the workforce, the importance of being aware of your surroundings and working safely.
Noon1:30 p.m.
Lunch, with guest speaker Bill Blaikie, member of Parliament.
1:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.
"CN Employee Family Assistance Plan." Identify the requirements of and the needs for an EFAP. Overview of the EFAP's purpose, usefulness and success will provide participants with the groundwork for better understanding EFAPs. Panel members: Vice President John Armstrong, CN Rail manager of Employee Assistance Programs Sheila Hagen-Bloxham.
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: National Legislative Director James M. Brunkenhoefer; Alternate National Legislative Director James A. Stem; Designated Legal Counsel Larry Mann.
6 p.m.7 p.m.
Cocktail Reception
7 p.m.Midnight
Dinner/Dance, with entertainment by the D-Drifters.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2001
7 a.m.1:30 p.m.
Registration
8:30 a.m.10 a.m.
"How the Roles of the FRA and NTSB Positively Affect Our Lives." FRA Deputy Administrator George Gavalla and National Transportation Board representative Jo Strang 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. Attorney Allan Fisher, UTUGeneral Counsel Clinton J. Miller, III, and BNSF General Chairperson Robert Kerley present techniques for effective handling of local grievances and appeals.
8:30 a.m.3 p.m.
"Effective Local Leadership." Local officers' workshop. Methods to improve the leadership and effectiveness of the local.
8:30 a.m.5 p.m.
"What's New in WinSTABS 2001?" A continuation of the workshop on the operation and application of WinSTABS 2001.
8:30 a.m.5 p.m.
Canadian Secretary and Treasurer Workshop.
8:30 a.m.5 p.m.
"How Arbitration Works." Bus workshop. Overview of the arbitration process pursuant to the National Labor Relations Act.
9 a.m.Noon
"CP Pension Seminar." An in-depth look at the requirements of the CN Pension Plan, including references to the statutory requirements, in plain language. Emphasis on some of the recent changes. Question-and-answer session. Panel members: Vice President John Armstrong; CP General Chairperson L.O. Schillaci, CP Rail Director of Compensation Service Kathie Brown.
9 a.m.Noon
"Lifestyles: Impact of the Hours of Work." With new work, rest and fatigue rules in the offing, how fatigue can be managed in connection with lifestyles. Panel members: UTU Instructors Bill Katerynuk and Heather Anderson.
10:15 a.m.Noon
"Designated Legal Counsel Forum." The Federal Employers' Liability Act and how it benefits the rail employee.
Noon1:30 p.m.
Lunch, with guest speaker Athabasca University Professor of Industrial Relations Winston Geruluk.
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 become effective August 21, 2001. Panel members: 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.
1:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.
"Canada Labour Code Part II." A workshop on the changes made to Canadian legislation affecting workers' rights and obligations.
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.
3:45 p.m.5 p.m.
"Fatigue Management Plans." Participants will discuss impending new rules covering work, rest and fatigue and ways to address the challenges and solutions. Panel members: CN General Chairpersons R.A. Beatty and B.J. Henry, and CP General Chairperson L.O. Schillaci.
6 p.m.7 p.m.
Cocktail Reception
7 p.m.
President's Banquet
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