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About The Oregon public employe. (Salem, Oregon) 1981-???? | View Entire Issue (April 1, 2002)
General Council Delegate, CAPE Alternate UMiON EXPERIENCE NOT ITEMIZED ABOVE: F’nanceCoilullittee<199s' 2y0())- Delegate to SE1L1 interna tional Convention (Pittsburgh PA 2000). Steward experience. Participated on the picket lines in the 1987 and 1995 strikes Political cun\ using and phone bank WHY A R E Y O l SEEKING THIS OFFICE AND WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR SEIU LOCAL 503, OPEU DURING YOI R TERM? We can’t let the anti-tax move ment destroy Oregon’s economy and the welfare of its people. Having just concluded the largest organizing dave in the state s history, we must now make effective use of this increased strength But we have to be a united force not i collective of separate interests This is the challenge facing the Board of Directors, and why I would like to serve on it In addition OPEL1 is a democratic union, and each of us should participate m the governing process. WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR YOUR DISTRICT? Involve all locals in district meetings and actions Increase district participation in statewide ictivities I diuate mtiubeis (bout union opemtions Emphasize SE1U affairs and the New Strength and Unity Encourage everyone to take advantage of training opportunities. WHAT IS THE BIGGEST SINGLE ISSUE THE UNION WILL PACE DI RING YOI R IERM AND HOW WOl LD YOU PROPOSE TO RESOLV E IT? The State budget is the biggest single issue we w ill 1 ice II threatens our jobs w ages health insurance md retirement benefits And it is jeopardizing the v aluable public sery ices we prov ide How do we resolve the budget crisis? For one thing, w e need to in crea se o u r ’ to ajndf every- jm^tnber'ill'VoSvjed in the political ' process We need revenues and budgets that reflect the public’s jietdx n 4 tht mkicrix ut ’be k u OTHER INFORMATION IO SUPPORT YOUR CANDID VCY: I have attended OPEU Leadership Training 1 & 2. and have been to LERC schools on effective communications, politics, and labor history. Ellen Miyo Ino Klaastad L of O, Local 085 WHAT ARE Y O IR 0 1 ALIFK VI IONS I OR 1 HIS O FFICE? For Local 085 (UO), I’ve held offices such as CAT, Strike Captain, H trdship C onumttee Chaii B irgaitung Delegate. General Council Delegate, Stew-aid, Membership Organizer, Vice President aiid Chief Steward, For District Ill-South, I’ve served as a delegate to J Oregon AFL-CIO Convention and currently serve is Lane County Labor Council (LCLC) delegate. I was a MOC for SEIU 503. My skills range from worksite activism to Local organizing to steward system/council organizing, mentoring and training. UNION EXPERIENCE NOT ITEMIZED ABOVE: I've w< irked on b allot me isure and politic il candidate campaigns lobbied the legislature: supported LCLC campaigns; and served on LCLC I xecutive ( ominittee is a liustet I bring our Umon’s message to family, fnends. neighbors and community/ .WHY ARE-YOU SEEKING THIS'OFFICE AND WHAT- ARE YOI R GOALS I OR S E ll LOt LI 503. OPi t DURING YOUR TERM? In the aftermath of the last Legislative session & statewide bargaining, the passage of New Strength & 1 nity Plau (NSUP.) the e mail aibitration and the hiring of our new Executive Director, it’s vital for the next Executive Board to embody leadership which advocates the views of the membership in their Districts. WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR YOUR DISTRICT? District Ill-South faces communication difficulties We must rebuild the District communication structure ifter the loss bi worksite e mail We must encourage Ieaderslnp from each 1 ocal m District 111 S to particip ite in District meetings not solely to deal with District business but to strengthen unity within 1 he District Director (DD l and Assistant DD should w ork with District appomtees/delegates to better relay périment information. F H continue the previous District leadership’s “mini-trainings” held quarterly at District meetings. WHAI IS THE BIGGEST SINGLE ISSUE THE UNION WILL FACE DURING YOU R TERM AND HOW WOULD YOU PROPOSE TO RESOLV E IT ? After passage of NSI P the most difficult issue facing SLIL 503 is refreshing our mission goals; and priorities with à new Board and Executive Director. General Council delegates from Lpcals/Districts will provide the first major input from members The challenge will be for the Board to uphold the spirit/intent of General Council resolutions I’ll keep the membership mfonned and receive membership feedback through District meetings and through Locals’ leadership OTHER INFORMAI ION TO S I P P O R IY OUR CANDID VCY : I m ready to suspend my current political obligations and I’ve obtained a reliable vehicle toi the 70- tniles commute to Salem ZWta A. Sparks Q l1 ALIFIC VTIOVS I’OR THIS O FFIC E? 1 have been an active, energetic member of local 99 since the start. Qualifications include Vice President, Local 99 since 2001, General Council Delegate, Corvallis, 2000 (I of 10 delegates from homecare); participated SEIL Pittsburgh, PA opening, 2000, Attended SEIU Political Conference, Washington, DC, 2001; completed Officers Training C onférence 2001 ; recruitment training and cold call, training 2001 Participant, LERC August 2001 and Oregon AFL-CIO. September. 2001 UNION EXPERIENCE NOT ITEMIZED ABOVE: Participated m strikes; walked a picket line, and staffed a great many phone banks WHY ARE YOU SEEKING THIS OFFICE VND WHAT ARE Y OUR GOALS FOR SEIU LOCAL 503, OPEU DURING Y OUR TP RM ? I want to make my voice heard as part of this organization. \s a new local I believe we need to P re s e n te d on the-board. As my primary goal, I want to get eveiT w'orker registered to vote, and let their elected representatives in local, state and federal government know bow many of us there are. At the same time, .our members need to be aware of which candidates and incum bents District 3S Assistant District Director Michael A. Carter Homecare, Local 099 WHAT ARE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS OFFICE? Over 20 years of administrative, management and leadership positions in complex organizations. Consultant in organizational enhancement, human resources development, change management, and group process. Participated in - curriculum development for educational institutions, federal organizations, and private sector organizations. Taught leadership, marketing, management, organization analysis, and human resources at undergraduate and graduate levels. Taught supervisory management/leadership for the US Air Force, and British Aerospace. UNION EXPERIENCE NOT ITEMIZED ABOVE: Participated in condition-of-employment and job standards negotiations with private sector and civil service unions in England, Germany, Turkey, and Italy while assigned as procedures development officer within NATO Force Command. Consulted with British Civil Service and British Aerospace employees for negotiations on reimbursement of training costs. Part of mediation team in wage dispute i between German Civil Service and US Air Forces Europe. WHY ARE YOU SEEKING THIS OFFICE AND WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR SEIU LOCAL 503, OPEU | DURING YOUR TERM? As an in-home health care I worker, I believe our greatest challenge is being accepted as [ professionals. I also believe that there are few, if any, public employees Who are getting the recognition as professionals they deserve. I want to work for that récognition through public awareness programs, and through enhancing the visible level of task training and professional development training for every member of the union. WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR YOUR DISTRICT? Ensure that uniform, recognized professional training standards are in place, and that every member has access to the education and assessment necessary to cetify they are at or above those standards. WHAT IS THE BIGGEST SINGLE ISSUE THE UNION WILL FACE DURING YOUR TERM AND HOW WOULD YOU PROPOSE TO RESOLVE IT? In times of budget cuts and reluctance for funding human services programs, we need to state — clearly, loudly, and often — that we provide the best service for the lowest overall cost. Corporate and political support for outsourcing notwithstand ing, we need to demonstrate that we are the professionals - we are the people who have been doing the job better, and for less, than any proposed system. District 4 District Director M untain and, il possible expand the level of health care msurançe for all members; Organize w orkers m uursing homes and othei residential care facilities Get every available health care worker into the union, and get them registered to vote. WHÀI IS IHEBIGGES1 SINGLE ISSUI THE UNION VI ILL FACE DURING YOUR TERM AND HOW WOULD YOU PROPOSE TO RESOLVE IT? Budget/ funding shortfalls at the Federal and state levels are virtually inevitable; By making sure that all our members are registered to vote, and that politicians are aware of our numbers, we can get better consideration for our positions. Most of the funding decisions will be b ised on political considerations, and with the kinds ol voter numbers we can mobilize, we can be m a position io affect sonic of those decisions OTHER INFORMATION TO SUPPORT YOUR CANDIDACY: À.À. in General Science from Lane Community College. 1 am a C N .A . and a C e rtifie d Massage Therapist H o m e c a re , l ^ c ^ l 0 9 9 voted in as a Bargaining Delegate for Home ( ue Woikerx Ax «. newer member of the Union movement, I feel and Lot al agency For the past 6 y rs , Including S.D.S.D A.F.S. D.D.S.C.I and Mental Health has git en me a basic v oi king know ledge of the agencies These experiences have helped me to see how thé issues at hand are di licit is hav ing a great impact on all of ue lives employee as well as is clients. I hope that we as a Union standing together can help to come up with some long term solutions THE OREGON PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PAGE 15
