MAPE's workshop on Friday and Saturday at the Sheraton in Bloomington lived up to its billing. It was a "workshop" and it was historic, attracting one of the largest crowds of MAPE officers, stewards and potential officers in many years.
It was a huge success. |
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| In the photo at the top right, MAPE Statewide President Chet Jorgenson moderated a breakout session during the workshop. At the right, MAPE members gathered for some conversation prior to the start of the workshop. |
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| At the right, MAPE Executive Director Jim Monroe welcomed attendees to the workshop. |
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At the right, MAPE member Mitch Wallerstedt (left) talked during one of the breakout sessions.
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| At the right, MAPE Statewide Treasurer Jamie Fitzpatrick talked to local treasurers during one of the breakout sessions. |
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| At the right, MAPE Statewide First Vice President Andy Bindman (standing, center) talked as MAPE Assistant Executive Director Bob Haag (standing, right) acknowledged a member with a question during the breakout session for chief stewards and stewards. |
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| At the right, MAPE Statewide Second Vice President Jay Smith (left) moderated a regional breakout session. |
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| At the right, MAPE Legislative Affairs Director Richard Kolodziejski (center, standing) updated workshop attendees on the legislative front. |
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At the right, MAPE member Greg Williams (center, fourth from left) talked during one of the breakout sessions. |
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| At the right, MAPE member Todd Maki of Region 10 presented information from a breakout session to the at-large group. |
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| At the right, Dr. Elaine Bernard gave a very well-received talk titled, "Lighting Fires vs. Putting Them Out: The Local Union and Building Capacity." Dr. Bernard is the Executive Director of the Labor and Worklife Program at Harvard Law School and the Harvard Trade Union Program. For copies of Dr. Bernard's presentation, please go to: www.law.harvard.edu/programs/lwp/presentations |
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| At the right, MAPE Negotiations Team members (left to right) Michael Terhune, Mike Landers, Sandy Dunn and Mary Baker gave presentations on negotiations for the 2007-2009 MAPE contract and then answered questions. |
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| At the right, MAPE Political Affairs Coordinator Kendal Killian (center) gave a presentation to the group about Team MAPE. |
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