Solutions Brainstorm by Madaline Edison https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j What changes would be needed for a local union to live up to this vision? We have thought about this in a framework with the three pillars of governance, policy, and culture. Does this feel right? What would you change if anything? Within those pillars, what does it look like to have a transformational union? en-us 2020-08-27 16:01:38 UTC 2020-09-14 21:23:35 UTC hello@padlet.com 3 Pillars: Governance, Policy, and Culture medison1 https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/702910184
  • Governance -  A more democratic union is one that is truly governed by the members. It enables high rates of member participation in key decisions through transparent and accessible voting procedures, and is constantly informing and engaging members to improve the meaningfulness of their participation.
  • Policy - A more innovative, student-focused union prioritizes equity in policies that will increase student success, particularly for under-served student communities including BIPOC students, students with disabilities, and students from low-income households, and elevate the teaching profession.
  • Culture - A more inclusive, diverse, and professional union is one that focuses on partnership with the district and works to build a culture of diverse professionals focused on effective operations as well as ongoing learning and development among its members in service of student outcomes.

    • ]]>     2020-08-27 16:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/702910184     Examples medison1 https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/702916171
  • Governance related examples: 
    1. Clear, comprehensive governance structures that promote member leadership and engagement
    2. Accessible, participatory member meetings
    3. Democratic, transparent, fair election procedures
    4. Compliance with legal and ethical standards
    5. Strong reciprocal communication channels with members
    6. Mechanisms for transparency to the general public
  • Culture related examples:
    1. Effective personnel management practices
    2. Strong fiscal management practices
    3. Exemplary customer service surrounding handling of grievances
    4. Exceptional membership services
    5. Strong member organizing model
    6. Mechanisms to promote professional learning and growth
    7. A clear vision, mission, and values grounded in student and member interests to drive decisions
    8. Thought leadership in education
    9. Connectedness with community organizations and groups that represent student and family interests
  • Policy related examples:
    1. Equity-based, student-centered, research-backed policy proposals
    2. Strategic political operations
    3. Collaborative collective bargaining strategy
    4. Bargaining for the common good strategy

    • ]]>     2020-08-27 16:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/702916171     RE governance, how do we dismantle current practices like power-hoarding, croneyism, etc.? Policies that democratize access to leadership roles AND encourage healthy turnover of leadership without losing institutional knowledge https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/745844499 2020-09-14 21:07:24 UTC https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/745844499 What does 'collaborative' collective bargaining look like? https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/745845594 bargaining is an oppositional process--what does collaboration really mean in this context without weakening the position of educators? ]]> 2020-09-14 21:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/745845594 Would be helpful to know what these examples look like (eg what is a clear, comprehensive government structure?) https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/745845836 2020-09-14 21:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/745845836 re: Culture -- I think there is some level of mindset shift that members also may need around what an anti-racist education system entails -- how can the union be a bold champion of supporting these mindset shift for its own members (that would then translate to more unified support behind certain policy stances or initiatives)? dson2 https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/745847631 2020-09-14 21:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/745847631 Culture should include antiracism work, anti-bias trainings, etc. to ensure diverse electeds and members are entering into an environment where inclusivity is not just lip service. Unionism is still a very White hetero-patriarchal system, how do we change that so our leaders are safe and can thrive https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/745848677 2020-09-14 21:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/745848677 Policy https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/745848857 students experiencing homelessness should be included in the Policy bucket]]> 2020-09-14 21:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/745848857 What does exemplary customer service mean re: grievances? https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/745850198 Customer service for the district? for members? ]]> 2020-09-14 21:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/745850198 Accountability https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/745851092 Ways to set standards of transparency, diversity, and inclusiveness and hold the body and its leadership accountable for meeting them]]> 2020-09-14 21:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/745851092 How are we leading as an anti-racist organization and how does that translate to our organizing efforts. https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/745853761 2020-09-14 21:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/745853761 Within culture - break out leadership around anti-racism work and mindset work with members medison1 https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/745873396 Put operations sections with governance or stand alone]]> 2020-09-14 21:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/medison1/3wpb8sqekyd6kc7j/wish/745873396