Minnesota Union Women`s Retreat

“Moving Forward Together”
Minnesota Union
Women’s Retreat
Minnesota workers are mobilizing like never before. Unions are organizing in
a variety of industries, including home health care, child care and many others.
Campaigns like the “Fight for $15” are energizing workers and changing the
public debate. Unions joined with other organizations in coalitions to raise
Minnesota’s minimum wage and win legislative approval of the Women’s Economic
Security Act. In the workplace and at the polls, workers continue to advocate for
their rights and for good, family-supporting jobs.
“Moving Forward Together”
April 22-24, 2015
Women are at the forefront of all these struggles. More than ever, it’s important
that women bring their unique perspective and experience to the many efforts to
improve workplaces, unions and communities. The Union Women’s Retreat provides
the opportunity to analyze the challenges before us and build the confidence and
skills to address them.
Workshops
•Labor History and the Role of Women
•Mobilizing and Building Coalitions for Bargaining
•Building Union Power Through Member Engagement
•Preventing and Addressing Workplace Bullying
•Bridging Generation Gaps
About the Labor Education Service
The University of Minnesota Labor Education Service is the only educational program in
the state specifically focused on the needs of Minnesota workers and their organizations.
Since 1951, we’ve provided training for hundreds of unions and thousands of workers.
We also offer video, website and other media services.
Center for Human Resources & Labor Studies
321 19th Ave. S., Room 3-300
Minneapolis, MN 55455
•Women in Union Leadership: Moving Up and Overcoming Obstacles
•Worker Organizing and the Impact on Women
•Women’s Issues Across Generations
Labor Education Service
General Sessions
Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge
Brainerd Lakes Area
Schedule for the 2015
Union Women’s Retreat
Leadership education for
new and experienced activists
The Minnesota Union Women’s Retreat is part of a series of programs sponsored
by the Labor Education Service to foster greater participation by women in their
workplaces, unions and communities. These educational events are developed with
input from labor leaders and activists.
Through formal sessions and informal opportunities to share meals and recreation, the
Union Women’s Retreat provides many venues for women to enhance their leadership
skills and engage in mentoring and networking.
Who should attend?
Wednesday, April 22
Saru Jayaraman,
co-founder of Restaurant
Opportunities Centers
United and author of
“Behind the Kitchen
Door,” will be the
keynote speaker at
our closing plenary.
Saru will share the
experiences of women
organizing to improve
their lives across the
country.
10:30 a.m.– 11:45
12:00 p.m.– 2:15
2:30 p.m.– 4:00
6:00 p.m. – 7:00
a.m.
7:00
p.m.
– 8:30
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Registration and Check-in
Lunch/Opening Session
Workshops
Dinner
Reception
Thursday, April 23
7:00 a.m.– 8:30
8:30 a.m. – 10:15
10:30 a.m. – 12:00
12:00 p.m.– 1:00
1:15 p.m.– 2:45
3:00 p.m.– 4:00
6:00 p.m.– 7:00
7:00 p.m.– 8:30
a.m.
a.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Breakfast
General Session
Workshops
Lunch
Workshops
Open Space Meetings
Dinner
Evening Program
8:30
10:00
a.m. – 11:45
p.m.– 2:15
Single Room
Double Room
Lodging
$363
$300
Conference Fee
$200
$200
Total Cost
$563
$500
Total cost includes the entire program, educational materials, lodging for two nights, all meals and
breaks during the three days and sales and resort taxes.
To maximize our goals of mentoring and networking, we are not inviting spouses or partners of
participants.
Child Care
Free child care will be provided during the day, but participants must pay a room-and-board fee for
children over 3. The deadline to sign up for child care is March 6.
English/Spanish interpretation
We will provide English/Spanish interpretation. Contact the LES office, 612-624-5020, for
registration materials in Spanish.
Accessibility
Facilities are accessible for people with disabilities. Ruttger’s is able to accommodate most dietary
needs.
Friday, April 24
7:00
8:30
10:15
12:00
2:30
Register today!
a.m.–
a.m.
a.m. –
a.m.
a.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Breakfast
General Session
Workshops
Celebration Lunch/Closing Plenary
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships will be awarded. Priority will be given to women from underrepresented groups. Application forms are available on the LES website or by contacting us. Deadline
to apply is March 6.
Depart for Home
The Retreat is designed for working women, rank-and-file members, activists, staff and
union officers. You do not need to be a union member to attend, but you should be
interested in being active on workplace issues.
Steps to register:
Most participants are sponsored and funded by their unions. Women of color,
younger women and those from under-represented groups are particularly encouraged
to attend.
2. Rooms
are booked separately through Ruttger’s. Download the form from the LES website
and return to Ruttger’s by mail or e-mail.
1. R egister online and pay the conference fee on the LES website:
www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/LES
Ruttger’s offers a variety of room options, some with more amenities than others, so book
early for the best selection.
Space is limited. Register by March 20, 2015
Questions?
Call or e-mail us:
Labor Education Service
612-624-5020
les@umn.edu
Get updates on Facebook:
facebook.com/MnUnionWomensRetreat
LES website:
www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/LES
Location: Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge
Ruttger’s is located on Bay Lake, in the Brainerd Lakes area about 120 miles from the Twin
Cities. It has hosted numerous union events, including three previous Union Women’s Retreats.
You’ll enjoy a beautiful setting and delicious meals as part of the retreat package.
Deadline to sign up for child care: March 6
Deadline to apply for scholarships: March 6
Cancellation policy
Conference fees are nonrefundable. However, substitutions are welcome. Please notify the LES office
as soon as possible.
For more information or assistance:
Call 612-624-5020 or e-mail les@umn.edu