WHEREAS:
AFSCME locals, councils, and affiliates are facing many difficult challenges in an extremely turbulent and unstable environment for public employees; and
WHEREAS:
The union recognizes that it must not be content with preserving the status quo and, in fact, union leadership needs to chart a firm course for the direction of the union; and
WHEREAS:
Union activists, at all levels, need to be empowered to develop the skills and tools to build a stronger, more effective union — one which has member participation as its foundation; and
WHEREAS:
Strategic planning, which involves creating a mission statement, conducting analyses of strengths and weaknesses, developing goals and objectives, devising tactics and strategies, and formulating a detailed action plan, has proven to be an effective method to empower union leaders and members through active involvement in their union.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That AFSCME leaders at all levels of the union–locals, councils, and affiliates–be strongly encouraged to make full and active use of the strategic planning approach to build and strengthen the union in these difficult and complex times; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the International Union continue to provide education programs and other forms of assistance to AFSCME affiliates interested in implementing strategic planning programs.
SUBMITTED BY:
William T. Endsley, Delegate
AFSCME Local 1728, Council 8
OhioPatricia A. Moss, Delegate
AFSCME Local 2798, Council 8
Ohio