Now that Local Union elections are concluded, District 1 will be offering a New Officer Training for all new officers and those that would like to have more understanding of their roles as officers. The class will be held on
Monday, July 29, 2024, at Ronn Hall located at 1206 Baldwin Avenue in Negaunee.
- Hotel accommodations (if needed) can be made by contacting the Holiday Inn located at 2472 U.S. Highway 41 in Marquette, MI. Phone: (906) 225-1300. Ask for the Cleveland Cliffs rate of $199.95 plus tax.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the Great Hall and Convention Center, located at 5121 Bay City Road in Midland, MI
- Hotel accommodations (if needed) can be made by contacting the Holiday Inn located at 810 Cinema Drive in Midland, MI. Phone: (989) 794-8500. Ask for the Dow rate of $119 plus tax.
There is no fee to attend these classes, but you must register to attend. We will be providing lunch both days and need to have a proper count for meals and for seating. We also need to have enough materials for all those that will be in attendance. Please be sure to complete and return the registration form by July 15, 2024. As usual, all lost time and expenses must be borne by the Local Union.
Click here for the registration form.
Our Education Department from Pittsburgh will be teaching the classes and will go in-depth on the duties of each of your positions. Each officer should bring their local union contract book along with their local union By-Laws (if you have your own local union by-laws). We will be providing Constitutions and By-laws for those that go by the International’s By-Laws and Amalgamated By-Laws. Be prepared to learn your duties and how to run your local union effectively and smoothly.
There will also be a separate two-day Financial Training class for Financial Secretaries and Treasurers held on July 29 & 30, 2024, at the USW Local 12075 Hall, located at 3510 James Savage Road in Midland, MI. You will receive training needed for the job you were elected to perform, cover the duties of the officers and cover the requirements of the IRS, Department of Labor, policies of the USW International and the International Constitution and By-Laws. YOU MUST BRING YOUR LAPTOP AND HAVE EXCEL DOWNLOADED AND ACTIVATED ONTO YOUR COMPUTER BEFORE THE CLASS. You will be provided a Financial Officers Manual and will be reviewing this in detail. Be sure to be prepared for the class. If overnight stays are needed, please contact the Holiday Inn in Midland (see above).