Local 49 Leader Training Needs
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1. Survey for Input on SEIU 49's Education and Training Program.

This survey will take just a few minutes to fill out, but provide us with valuable information about what training resources would be most helpful to union members and leaders. Your input is needed, please take a few minutes now to respond! (And THANK YOU, in advance!)

In Unity,
Ron Ruggiero
Executive Director
SEIU 49

1. Please RANK (on a 1 to 6 scale, 1 being most needed) what SETS of skills would be most helpful for you to receive training on?

	1 (most neededl)	2	3	4	5	6 (least needed)
Training that would help me get my co-workers to become more active in our union.	*Please RANK (on a 1 to 6 scale, 1 being most needed) what SETS of skills would be most helpful for you to receive training on? Training that would help me get my co-workers to become more active in our union. 1 (most neededl)	Training that would help me get my co-workers to become more active in our union. 2	Training that would help me get my co-workers to become more active in our union. 3	Training that would help me get my co-workers to become more active in our union. 4	Training that would help me get my co-workers to become more active in our union. 5	Training that would help me get my co-workers to become more active in our union. 6 (least needed)
Training that would help me better represent my co-workers	Training that would help me better represent my co-workers 1 (most neededl)	Training that would help me better represent my co-workers 2	Training that would help me better represent my co-workers 3	Training that would help me better represent my co-workers 4	Training that would help me better represent my co-workers 5	Training that would help me better represent my co-workers 6 (least needed)
Training that would help me better understand the 'big picture' political issues (i.e. the jobs crisis, immigration, corporate influence on our elections, etc.)	Training that would help me better understand the 'big picture' political issues (i.e. the jobs crisis, immigration, corporate influence on our elections, etc.) 1 (most neededl)	Training that would help me better understand the 'big picture' political issues (i.e. the jobs crisis, immigration, corporate influence on our elections, etc.) 2	Training that would help me better understand the 'big picture' political issues (i.e. the jobs crisis, immigration, corporate influence on our elections, etc.) 3	Training that would help me better understand the 'big picture' political issues (i.e. the jobs crisis, immigration, corporate influence on our elections, etc.) 4	Training that would help me better understand the 'big picture' political issues (i.e. the jobs crisis, immigration, corporate influence on our elections, etc.) 5	Training that would help me better understand the 'big picture' political issues (i.e. the jobs crisis, immigration, corporate influence on our elections, etc.) 6 (least needed)
Training on helping non-union workers join our union	Training on helping non-union workers join our union 1 (most neededl)	Training on helping non-union workers join our union 2	Training on helping non-union workers join our union 3	Training on helping non-union workers join our union 4	Training on helping non-union workers join our union 5	Training on helping non-union workers join our union 6 (least needed)
General skills (i.e. effective communications, leadership, etc)	General skills (i.e. effective communications, leadership, etc) 1 (most neededl)	General skills (i.e. effective communications, leadership, etc) 2	General skills (i.e. effective communications, leadership, etc) 3	General skills (i.e. effective communications, leadership, etc) 4	General skills (i.e. effective communications, leadership, etc) 5	General skills (i.e. effective communications, leadership, etc) 6 (least needed)
Skills that would help me in my non-work life (i.e. managing debt, renter's rights, buying a home, etc.)	Skills that would help me in my non-work life (i.e. managing debt, renter's rights, buying a home, etc.) 1 (most neededl)	Skills that would help me in my non-work life (i.e. managing debt, renter's rights, buying a home, etc.) 2	Skills that would help me in my non-work life (i.e. managing debt, renter's rights, buying a home, etc.) 3	Skills that would help me in my non-work life (i.e. managing debt, renter's rights, buying a home, etc.) 4	Skills that would help me in my non-work life (i.e. managing debt, renter's rights, buying a home, etc.) 5	Skills that would help me in my non-work life (i.e. managing debt, renter's rights, buying a home, etc.) 6 (least needed)

2. Within each SET of skills mentioned above, please rank which specific training would be most useful to you.

Let's start with "getting co-workers more active" in our union:

	1 (urgently needed)	2 (needed)	3 (helpful)	4 (interesting)	5 (not a priority)
Explaining the basics of our union to new members	*Within each SET of skills mentioned above, please rank which specific training would be most useful to you. Let's start with "getting co-workers more active" in our union: Explaining the basics of our union to new members 1 (urgently needed)	Explaining the basics of our union to new members 2 (needed)	Explaining the basics of our union to new members 3 (helpful)	Explaining the basics of our union to new members 4 (interesting)	Explaining the basics of our union to new members 5 (not a priority)
Getting co-workers to take action during negotiations and/or to resolve workplace issues.	Getting co-workers to take action during negotiations and/or to resolve workplace issues. 1 (urgently needed)	Getting co-workers to take action during negotiations and/or to resolve workplace issues. 2 (needed)	Getting co-workers to take action during negotiations and/or to resolve workplace issues. 3 (helpful)	Getting co-workers to take action during negotiations and/or to resolve workplace issues. 4 (interesting)	Getting co-workers to take action during negotiations and/or to resolve workplace issues. 5 (not a priority)
Getting co-workers to be active outside their own workplace	Getting co-workers to be active outside their own workplace 1 (urgently needed)	Getting co-workers to be active outside their own workplace 2 (needed)	Getting co-workers to be active outside their own workplace 3 (helpful)	Getting co-workers to be active outside their own workplace 4 (interesting)	Getting co-workers to be active outside their own workplace 5 (not a priority)
Getting co-workers to know their workplace rights and their union contract.	Getting co-workers to know their workplace rights and their union contract. 1 (urgently needed)	Getting co-workers to know their workplace rights and their union contract. 2 (needed)	Getting co-workers to know their workplace rights and their union contract. 3 (helpful)	Getting co-workers to know their workplace rights and their union contract. 4 (interesting)	Getting co-workers to know their workplace rights and their union contract. 5 (not a priority)
How to involve co-workers when we organize and bring new workers into our union.	How to involve co-workers when we organize and bring new workers into our union. 1 (urgently needed)	How to involve co-workers when we organize and bring new workers into our union. 2 (needed)	How to involve co-workers when we organize and bring new workers into our union. 3 (helpful)	How to involve co-workers when we organize and bring new workers into our union. 4 (interesting)	How to involve co-workers when we organize and bring new workers into our union. 5 (not a priority)

3. Within each SET of skills mentioned above, please rank which specific training would be most useful to you.

Next, let's look at "representing my co-workers":

	1 (urgently needed)	2 (needed)	3 (helpful)	4 (interesting)	5 (not a priority)
Handling the first and second Steps in the grievance procedure.	*Within each SET of skills mentioned above, please rank which specific training would be most useful to you. Next, let's look at "representing my co-workers": Handling the first and second Steps in the grievance procedure. 1 (urgently needed)	Handling the first and second Steps in the grievance procedure. 2 (needed)	Handling the first and second Steps in the grievance procedure. 3 (helpful)	Handling the first and second Steps in the grievance procedure. 4 (interesting)	Handling the first and second Steps in the grievance procedure. 5 (not a priority)
Winning issues without filing a grievance	Winning issues without filing a grievance 1 (urgently needed)	Winning issues without filing a grievance 2 (needed)	Winning issues without filing a grievance 3 (helpful)	Winning issues without filing a grievance 4 (interesting)	Winning issues without filing a grievance 5 (not a priority)
Negotiating settlements with management.	Negotiating settlements with management. 1 (urgently needed)	Negotiating settlements with management. 2 (needed)	Negotiating settlements with management. 3 (helpful)	Negotiating settlements with management. 4 (interesting)	Negotiating settlements with management. 5 (not a priority)
Labor-Management Partnerships that work for workers	Labor-Management Partnerships that work for workers 1 (urgently needed)	Labor-Management Partnerships that work for workers 2 (needed)	Labor-Management Partnerships that work for workers 3 (helpful)	Labor-Management Partnerships that work for workers 4 (interesting)	Labor-Management Partnerships that work for workers 5 (not a priority)
How to involve co-workers in winning grievances.	How to involve co-workers in winning grievances. 1 (urgently needed)	How to involve co-workers in winning grievances. 2 (needed)	How to involve co-workers in winning grievances. 3 (helpful)	How to involve co-workers in winning grievances. 4 (interesting)	How to involve co-workers in winning grievances. 5 (not a priority)
How to handle workplace issues that are NOT grievable.	How to handle workplace issues that are NOT grievable. 1 (urgently needed)	How to handle workplace issues that are NOT grievable. 2 (needed)	How to handle workplace issues that are NOT grievable. 3 (helpful)	How to handle workplace issues that are NOT grievable. 4 (interesting)	How to handle workplace issues that are NOT grievable. 5 (not a priority)
How to have an effective working relationship with managers or Human Resources	How to have an effective working relationship with managers or Human Resources 1 (urgently needed)	How to have an effective working relationship with managers or Human Resources 2 (needed)	How to have an effective working relationship with managers or Human Resources 3 (helpful)	How to have an effective working relationship with managers or Human Resources 4 (interesting)	How to have an effective working relationship with managers or Human Resources 5 (not a priority)
Advanced grievance handling skills for experienced Stewards	Advanced grievance handling skills for experienced Stewards 1 (urgently needed)	Advanced grievance handling skills for experienced Stewards 2 (needed)	Advanced grievance handling skills for experienced Stewards 3 (helpful)	Advanced grievance handling skills for experienced Stewards 4 (interesting)	Advanced grievance handling skills for experienced Stewards 5 (not a priority)
How to do more effective written arguments in grievances.	How to do more effective written arguments in grievances. 1 (urgently needed)	How to do more effective written arguments in grievances. 2 (needed)	How to do more effective written arguments in grievances. 3 (helpful)	How to do more effective written arguments in grievances. 4 (interesting)	How to do more effective written arguments in grievances. 5 (not a priority)

4. Within each SET of skills mentioned above, please rank which specific training would be most useful to you.

Next, let's look at "understanding the big picture political issues":

	1 (urgently needed)	2 (needed)	3 (helpful)	4 (interesting)	5 (not a priority)
Education on how our political system works--and when it doesn't--for working people.	*Within each SET of skills mentioned above, please rank which specific training would be most useful to you. Next, let's look at "understanding the big picture political issues": Education on how our political system works--and when it doesn't--for working people. 1 (urgently needed)	Education on how our political system works--and when it doesn't--for working people. 2 (needed)	Education on how our political system works--and when it doesn't--for working people. 3 (helpful)	Education on how our political system works--and when it doesn't--for working people. 4 (interesting)	Education on how our political system works--and when it doesn't--for working people. 5 (not a priority)
What are the causes of our Jobs Crisis and how does this affect union members?	What are the causes of our Jobs Crisis and how does this affect union members? 1 (urgently needed)	What are the causes of our Jobs Crisis and how does this affect union members? 2 (needed)	What are the causes of our Jobs Crisis and how does this affect union members? 3 (helpful)	What are the causes of our Jobs Crisis and how does this affect union members? 4 (interesting)	What are the causes of our Jobs Crisis and how does this affect union members? 5 (not a priority)
How does Inequality harm worker's economic opportunities?	How does Inequality harm worker's economic opportunities? 1 (urgently needed)	How does Inequality harm worker's economic opportunities? 2 (needed)	How does Inequality harm worker's economic opportunities? 3 (helpful)	How does Inequality harm worker's economic opportunities? 4 (interesting)	How does Inequality harm worker's economic opportunities? 5 (not a priority)
Understanding Taxes and Who Pays Them.	Understanding Taxes and Who Pays Them. 1 (urgently needed)	Understanding Taxes and Who Pays Them. 2 (needed)	Understanding Taxes and Who Pays Them. 3 (helpful)	Understanding Taxes and Who Pays Them. 4 (interesting)	Understanding Taxes and Who Pays Them. 5 (not a priority)
Understanding the Immigration Debate.	Understanding the Immigration Debate. 1 (urgently needed)	Understanding the Immigration Debate. 2 (needed)	Understanding the Immigration Debate. 3 (helpful)	Understanding the Immigration Debate. 4 (interesting)	Understanding the Immigration Debate. 5 (not a priority)
What does the Deficit mean for working families?	What does the Deficit mean for working families? 1 (urgently needed)	What does the Deficit mean for working families? 2 (needed)	What does the Deficit mean for working families? 3 (helpful)	What does the Deficit mean for working families? 4 (interesting)	What does the Deficit mean for working families? 5 (not a priority)
The Environment and working families?	The Environment and working families? 1 (urgently needed)	The Environment and working families? 2 (needed)	The Environment and working families? 3 (helpful)	The Environment and working families? 4 (interesting)	The Environment and working families? 5 (not a priority)
Corporate America 101	Corporate America 101 1 (urgently needed)	Corporate America 101 2 (needed)	Corporate America 101 3 (helpful)	Corporate America 101 4 (interesting)	Corporate America 101 5 (not a priority)

5. Within each SET of skills mentioned above, please rank which specific training would be most useful to you.

Next, let's look at more "general skills":

	1 (urgently needed)	2 (needed)	3 (helpful)	4 (interesting)	5 (not a priority)
Effective 1 on 1 Communication Skills	*Within each SET of skills mentioned above, please rank which specific training would be most useful to you. Next, let's look at more "general skills": Effective 1 on 1 Communication Skills 1 (urgently needed)	Effective 1 on 1 Communication Skills 2 (needed)	Effective 1 on 1 Communication Skills 3 (helpful)	Effective 1 on 1 Communication Skills 4 (interesting)	Effective 1 on 1 Communication Skills 5 (not a priority)
How to talk to non-union workes about joining our union?	How to talk to non-union workes about joining our union? 1 (urgently needed)	How to talk to non-union workes about joining our union? 2 (needed)	How to talk to non-union workes about joining our union? 3 (helpful)	How to talk to non-union workes about joining our union? 4 (interesting)	How to talk to non-union workes about joining our union? 5 (not a priority)
What is good leadership and how do I practice it?	What is good leadership and how do I practice it? 1 (urgently needed)	What is good leadership and how do I practice it? 2 (needed)	What is good leadership and how do I practice it? 3 (helpful)	What is good leadership and how do I practice it? 4 (interesting)	What is good leadership and how do I practice it? 5 (not a priority)
Public Speaking skills	Public Speaking skills 1 (urgently needed)	Public Speaking skills 2 (needed)	Public Speaking skills 3 (helpful)	Public Speaking skills 4 (interesting)	Public Speaking skills 5 (not a priority)
Overcoming Fear...And Helping Others Do The Same	Overcoming Fear...And Helping Others Do The Same 1 (urgently needed)	Overcoming Fear...And Helping Others Do The Same 2 (needed)	Overcoming Fear...And Helping Others Do The Same 3 (helpful)	Overcoming Fear...And Helping Others Do The Same 4 (interesting)	Overcoming Fear...And Helping Others Do The Same 5 (not a priority)
Negotiation basics for all situations	Negotiation basics for all situations 1 (urgently needed)	Negotiation basics for all situations 2 (needed)	Negotiation basics for all situations 3 (helpful)	Negotiation basics for all situations 4 (interesting)	Negotiation basics for all situations 5 (not a priority)
Working with and coping with difficult people	Working with and coping with difficult people 1 (urgently needed)	Working with and coping with difficult people 2 (needed)	Working with and coping with difficult people 3 (helpful)	Working with and coping with difficult people 4 (interesting)	Working with and coping with difficult people 5 (not a priority)
Coping with stress	Coping with stress 1 (urgently needed)	Coping with stress 2 (needed)	Coping with stress 3 (helpful)	Coping with stress 4 (interesting)	Coping with stress 5 (not a priority)
Time management skills	Time management skills 1 (urgently needed)	Time management skills 2 (needed)	Time management skills 3 (helpful)	Time management skills 4 (interesting)	Time management skills 5 (not a priority)

6. Within each SET of skills mentioned above, please rank which specific training would be most useful to you.

Finally, let's look at skills "that will help you at home":

	1 (urgently needed)	2 (needed)	3 (helpful)	4 (interesting)	5 (not a priority)
Balancing my checkbook and other budget ideas	*Within each SET of skills mentioned above, please rank which specific training would be most useful to you. Finally, let's look at skills "that will help you at home": Balancing my checkbook and other budget ideas 1 (urgently needed)	Balancing my checkbook and other budget ideas 2 (needed)	Balancing my checkbook and other budget ideas 3 (helpful)	Balancing my checkbook and other budget ideas 4 (interesting)	Balancing my checkbook and other budget ideas 5 (not a priority)
Healthy Lifestyle 101	Healthy Lifestyle 101 1 (urgently needed)	Healthy Lifestyle 101 2 (needed)	Healthy Lifestyle 101 3 (helpful)	Healthy Lifestyle 101 4 (interesting)	Healthy Lifestyle 101 5 (not a priority)
Saving energy (and $$) at home	Saving energy (and $$) at home 1 (urgently needed)	Saving energy (and $$) at home 2 (needed)	Saving energy (and $$) at home 3 (helpful)	Saving energy (and $$) at home 4 (interesting)	Saving energy (and $$) at home 5 (not a priority)
Tips for Workers and 401k's	Tips for Workers and 401k's 1 (urgently needed)	Tips for Workers and 401k's 2 (needed)	Tips for Workers and 401k's 3 (helpful)	Tips for Workers and 401k's 4 (interesting)	Tips for Workers and 401k's 5 (not a priority)
What are my rights as a renter?	What are my rights as a renter? 1 (urgently needed)	What are my rights as a renter? 2 (needed)	What are my rights as a renter? 3 (helpful)	What are my rights as a renter? 4 (interesting)	What are my rights as a renter? 5 (not a priority)
Tips on buying a home	Tips on buying a home 1 (urgently needed)	Tips on buying a home 2 (needed)	Tips on buying a home 3 (helpful)	Tips on buying a home 4 (interesting)	Tips on buying a home 5 (not a priority)
Managing, avoiding, and getting out of debt	Managing, avoiding, and getting out of debt 1 (urgently needed)	Managing, avoiding, and getting out of debt 2 (needed)	Managing, avoiding, and getting out of debt 3 (helpful)	Managing, avoiding, and getting out of debt 4 (interesting)	Managing, avoiding, and getting out of debt 5 (not a priority)
Tax Advice for Working Families	Tax Advice for Working Families 1 (urgently needed)	Tax Advice for Working Families 2 (needed)	Tax Advice for Working Families 3 (helpful)	Tax Advice for Working Families 4 (interesting)	Tax Advice for Working Families 5 (not a priority)
Parenting Skills	Parenting Skills 1 (urgently needed)	Parenting Skills 2 (needed)	Parenting Skills 3 (helpful)	Parenting Skills 4 (interesting)	Parenting Skills 5 (not a priority)
Avoiding Scams and Your Rights as a Consumer	Avoiding Scams and Your Rights as a Consumer 1 (urgently needed)	Avoiding Scams and Your Rights as a Consumer 2 (needed)	Avoiding Scams and Your Rights as a Consumer 3 (helpful)	Avoiding Scams and Your Rights as a Consumer 4 (interesting)	Avoiding Scams and Your Rights as a Consumer 5 (not a priority)

7. Please tell us what LENGTH of training you prefer most, understanding there is a tradeoff between time and information presented.

Please tell us what LENGTH of training you prefer most, understanding there is a tradeoff between time and information presented. Half Hour (I prefer training I can receive during my lunch break or as part of another meeting)

Up to 90 minutes (I prefer a dedicated training meeting with more information)

Half or Full Day (I prefer to receive a lot of training at once)

8. I would like to be "Trained as a Trainer" so I can help train other union members.

I would like to be "Trained as a Trainer" so I can help train other union members. YES! (Please list which TOPICS you are interested in below)

Not right now, maybe later.

No.

Which topics are you interested in training others in?

9. I would like to recommend the following person(s) to be a Member Trainer (please enter names of leaders/stewards who you think would be great at training other members!)

I would like to recommend the following person(s) to be a Member Trainer (please enter names of leaders/stewards who you think would be great at training other members!)

10. Please share any other thoughts, ideas, or comments you have on SEIU 49's Education and Training program.

Please share any other thoughts, ideas, or comments you have on SEIU 49's Education and Training program.

11. This information will help us deliver the training where it is needed most and allow us to follow-up with you if we have any questions about your feedback.

This information will help us deliver the training where it is needed most and allow us to follow-up with you if we have any questions about your feedback. Your Employer, worksite and shift.
Your Name, phone, and email

12. THANK YOU for taking the time to fill out this survey...stay tuned for new training and education opportunities!!

THANK YOU for taking the time to fill out this survey...stay tuned for new training and education opportunities!!

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