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Delegate Training Part 2: How to Run and Win Your Delegate Election

April 7, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

This Spring, UAWD is holding a series of free two-part virtual trainings on the UAW Convention (which will be held from July 25-28 in Detroit) and how to win delegate elections. Here is the current schedule of trainings – please check back for updates!

Part 1: Introduction to Delegates and UAW Convention
Wednesday, April 6 at 6:00 PM ET

  • What delegates do, and why they’re important to reforming the UAW
  • What happens at the UAW Constitutional Convention, including voting on amendments and resolutions, and nominating IEB candidates
  • What happens at the Special Bargaining Convention in 2023
  • A quick overview of Convention Rules and Robert’s Rules of Order
 Part 2: How to Run and Win Your Delegate Election
Thursday, April 7 at 6:00 PM ET

  • The urgency of starting your campaign now
  • Building your campaign team and a slate of candidates
  • Persuading and identifying voters
  • Getting out the vote
  • Tips from UAW reformers who have successfully won local office

All are welcome! Please invite any members of your UAW local who might be interested. The trainings will be targeted towards potential candidates and those campaigning for delegates, but all are welcome. We strongly encourage all first-time delegate candidates to attend both Part 1 and Part 2.

Details

Date:
April 7, 2022
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
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Venue

Zoom