6:00 – 8:30

Registration

7:00 – 8:15

Continental Breakfast

8:30 – 8:45

Welcome and Opening Remarks

D. Michael Langford, President

Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO

8:45 – 9:45

Opening Session

The Future of Labor & Organizing in a New Time

Maria Elena Durazo, Executive Secretary

Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO*

Hilda Solis, Secretary of Labor Designate*

Energy Trends – A Global Perspective

David Hall, Public Services International Research Unit

10:00 – 11:00

Direction of UWUA Organizing – A Strategic Plan

Bob Houser, Mark Brooks, Paul McCarthy, Ken Zinn, Sam Luebke

11:00 – 12:00

Organizing Workshops*

12:00 – 1:45

Lunch Break

1:45 – 5:00

Organizing Workshops*

6:30 – 8:30

Reception – Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres

7:00 – 7:45

Continental Breakfast

9:45 – 11:45

Industry Sector Break Out Sessions

Where is Your Industry Going?

Panel presentations by industry experts will examine new trends, emerging technologies, changes and challenges to expect in each industry sector.

I

Electric Facilitator - Paul McCarthy

• Don MacKinnon, President, Canadian Power Workers Union

• John Gann, Vice-President, Electric Services, Midwest ENERGY Association

• OSHA Representative

• DOT Representative

• Renewable Energy/Green Technology Panelist

II

Water Facilitator – Shawn Garvey

• David Hall, Director, Public Services International Research Unit

• American Water Works Association Representative

• OSHA Representative

• DOT Representative

• Renewable Energy/Green Technology Panelist

III

Professional/Technical Facilitator – David Cohen

• Paul Almeida, President, Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO

• Susanne Paradis, Systemwide Director, UPTE-CWA Local 9119

• OSHA Representative

• Renewable Energy/Green Technology Panelist

IV

Nuclear Facilitator – John Beck

• Angela Howard/Russell Smith, Nuclear Energy Institute

• Nuclear Regulatory Commission Representative

• OSHA Representative

• Renewable Energy/Green Technology Panelist

V

Call Center/ Customer Service Facilitator – Jami Simon

• Arthur Matthews, Principal, Matthews and Matthews Consulting

• Sarah Conrad, National Retail Federation Foundation

• Legislative Representative (Discuss current legislative efforts to keep call centers at home)

• OSHA Representative

• Renewable Energy/Green Technology Panelist

VI

Gas Facilitator – Evelyn Matthews

• Patrick Van Beek, President, Midwest ENERGY Association

• American Gas Association Panelist

• OSHA Representative

• Renewable Energy/Green Technology Panelist

12:00 – 2:00

Lunch Provided

Industry Sector Facilitated Discussions

Continuing the discussion from the morning sessions - what do we need to do to prepare for the challenges ahead?

I

Electric Facilitator: Paul McCarthy

II

Water Facilitator: Shawn Garvey

III

Professional and Technical Facilitator: David Cohen

IV

Nuclear Facilitator: John Beck

V

Call Center/Customer Service Facilitator: Jami Simon

VI

Gas Facilitator: Evelyn Matthews

2:00 – 4:00

WORKSHOPS

I

Training Trends in the Electric Industry

John Gann, VP Electric Services, Midwest ENERGY Association

Learn about the new trends in training in the electric industry, including demonstration of how computerized simulations are being used as part of the new blended training methodology and more.

II

How to Use Technology for Effective Communication

Rob Howard, Chairman, Human Rights Committee, UWUA

As new ways of communicating have emerged, so has the landscape shifted. Email and mobile technology are now ubiquitous, meaning we are all now available at the touch of a button. Learn how to effectively integrate this new technology into your everyday business practices.

III

NRC’s Fitness for Duty Regulation Changes

NRC Representative

New changes in Fitness for Duty regulations will be implemented across the nuclear industry later this year. Learn just what these complex changes are and how they will affect you in the workplace.

IV

Stress Management - Train the Trainer – Part I

Evelyn Matthews, Chief Executive Officer, Matthews & Matthews Consulting

Phone calls, meetings, projects, files, too much to do. Stop! This series of two workshops will not only provide a complete training program for better stress management, self-esteem, and techniques for staying positive at work but will also offer a Train-the-Trainer Certificate of Achievement. You will be able to take what you have learned back to rank and file members and share information. Trainer tool kit provided.

V

Training Trends in the Gas Industry

Patrick Van Beek, President, Midwest ENERGY Association

Learn about the new trends in training in the gas industry, including demonstration of how computerized simulations are being used as part of the new blended training methodology and more.

VI

2:00 – 7:00

CPR/First Aid Certification Training

American Red Cross

This hands-on skills training class will prepare you to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults. Additionally, participants will learn first aid for everything from cuts and scrapes to muscle, bone and joint injuries. Upon successful completion of class and test, participants will receive their Certification. Limit 40 (first come – first served - must sign-up when registering for conference)

7:00 – 7:45

Continental Breakfast

8:00 – 9:30

Opening Session II

A Global Perspective – Unions and the Energy Industries

Manfred Warda, General Secretary

International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine & General Workers Union

Renewable Energy – A Canadian Perspective

Don MacKinnon, President

Canadian Power Workers Union

Industry Trends in Training

John Ladd, Administrator, Office of Apprenticeship

Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor*

9:45 – 11:45

WORKSHOPS

I

Strategies for Bargaining with the Public Sector

Mark Brooks, UWUA Senior National Researcher

Susanne Paradis, Systemwide Director, UPTE-CWA Local 9119

Learn strategies and techniques specific to the unique challenges that bargaining with the public sector presents.

II

The Latest in Training Trends

Patrick Van Beek, President, Midwest ENERGY Association

John Gann, VP Electric Services, Midwest ENERGY Association

How will you be getting training in the future? Learn about the latest trends. See demonstrations of the simulation format (just think of it as a video game) already being used in the electric and gas industries as part of the new blended training methodology.

III

Water Industry Trends

American Water Works Association

Discussion of new technology taking place in the water industry and what it means for the future.

IV

Professionalism & Unionism: Are They Compatible?

David Cohen, Executive Director, Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO

Identify characteristics of a professional worker and explore ways that a union can strengthen professionalism.

V

Organizing II Training

VI

Computer Basics Everyone Must Know

Brandon Weber, President, Union Built PC

Learn the basics we all need to know – Windows; Microsoft Office; setting up, organizing and archiving email; backup strategies; internet searching; tricks and trips to more efficiently use your computer on a day to day basis.

11:45 – 1:15

Lunch Break

1:15 – 3:15

WORKSHOPS

I

Using OSHA Effectively

Representatives from OSHA

OSHA plays a critical role in supporting quality workplaces goals by carrying out programs designed to save lives; prevent injuries and illnesses and protect the health of America's workers.

II

Mediating Disputes Among Members

Arthur Matthews, Principal, Matthews and Matthews Consulting

III

Stress Management – Train the Trainer – Part 2

Evelyn Matthews, Chief Executive Officer, Matthews & Matthews Consulting

Phone calls, meetings, projects, files, too much to do. Stop! This series of two workshops will not only provide a complete training program for better stress management, self-esteem, and techniques for staying positive at work but will also offer a Train-the-Trainer Certificate of Achievement. You will be able to take what you have learned back to rank and file members and share information. Trainer tool kit provided.

IV

Organizing II Training

V

Green Industry Trends

Industry Speaker

Learn What it means to be Green. Discussion will cover technology; training and trends in the industry.

VI

Computer Basics Everyone Must Know

Brandon Weber, President, Union Built PC

Learn the basics we all need to know – Windows; Microsoft Office; setting up, organizing and archiving email; backup strategies; internet searching; tricks and trips to more efficiently use your computer on a day to day basis.

3:15 – 4:00

General Session & Closing Remarks

Vice President, Joe Biden*

Representative Henry Waxman, Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce*