The department’s purpose is to provide training programs designed to support the union’s work at the local, regional and national level. Department staff develop quality, innovative curricula and motivate union members to take greater control of their working lives by creating a stronger, more effective union.
The department provides a wide range of training, including officer, steward, contract campaign and organizing. The department also provides training programs for union staff and leadership.
Web site: www.afscme.org Elissa McBride Director emcbride@afscme.org Field Education Coordinators – Western RegionPrasi Gupta pgupta@afscme.org Raul Sanchez rsanchez@organize.afscme.org Central RegionRoni Beavin rbeavin@afscme.org PJ Dowsing-Buie pdowsing-buie@afscme.org Dan Fitzsimmons ddfitz@msn.com Peg Kermeen pkermeen@afscme.org Eastern RegionGeorge Embleton gembleton@afscme.org Yolanda Medina ymedina@afscme.org Jacquie Ray jray@afscme.org
Web site: www.afscme.org
Elissa McBride Director emcbride@afscme.org
Field Education Coordinators – Western RegionPrasi Gupta pgupta@afscme.org Raul Sanchez rsanchez@organize.afscme.org Central RegionRoni Beavin rbeavin@afscme.org PJ Dowsing-Buie pdowsing-buie@afscme.org Dan Fitzsimmons ddfitz@msn.com Peg Kermeen pkermeen@afscme.org Eastern RegionGeorge Embleton gembleton@afscme.org Yolanda Medina ymedina@afscme.org Jacquie Ray jray@afscme.org
The William W. Winpinsinger Education and Technology Center is the Labor Education Center for the IAMAW. It’s purpose is to meet the complete range of educational needs of IAM members and to provide an atmosphere where members can learn undisturbed by daily demands of the workplace. In addition, training is conducted at their Local Lodges by Educational Representatives assigned to regional territories. To this end the program covers a diverse range of training to ensure that IAM members, officers, and staff are prepared to serve their fellow members
Web site: http://winpisinger.iamaw.org/
Christopher Wagoner Director
cwagoner@iamaw.org
Henry Bagwell Educational Representative
hbagwell@iamaw.org
Mary McHugh Assistant Director
mmchugh@iamaw.org
Charles Micallef, Educational Representative
cmicallef@iamaw.org
Dave Miskolczi, Educational Representative
dmiskolczi@iamaw.org
Greg Murray Educational Representative
gmurray@iamaw.org
Anne Walsh Education Representative
awalsh@iamaw.org
The LIUNA Education Department develops skills and leadership education programs for the leadership of the Laborers International Union of North America. This includes training modules, links to union-based programs (e.g., NLC) and material development.
Website: www.liuna.org
Kathleen Conlan, Director . kconlan@liuna.org
Amri Joyner Field Education Coordinator ajoyner@ufcw.org
The USW Education and Membership Development Department provides education and information to local union activists and field staff representatives. The primary object is to develop education programs and materials for the membership which builds a foundation for the power and strength of the United Steelworkers. Every union function -- organizing, political action, collective bargaining, grievance and arbitration, safety and health -- requires knowledge and skill. The international conducts education sessions at the union’s Education Center, Linden Hall in Dawson, PA. Every USW district and division have extensive education programs including conferences, seminars, summer institutes and regional conferences.
Website: http://www.usw.org
Lisa Jordan, Director Glynda Williams, Education Staff Susan Schwartz, Education Staff Charley Richardson, Education Staff Joan Hill, Education Staff John Vanjonack, Education Staff Mary Alyce Dimoff, Information Specialist
Nashville Office: Joan Hill USW International Union P.O. Box 415000 Nashville , TN 37241 615-834-8590
Web site: www.wscff.org/
Kelly Fox, President wscff@wscff.org
