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2017 NATIONAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES CONFERENCE. Communications-Representational Tools and Training IAM Strategic Resources Department September 2017. WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO Introduction to Strategic Resources. Strategic Resources Department.
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2017 NATIONAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES CONFERENCE Communications-Representational Tools and Training IAM Strategic Resources Department September 2017 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
WHO WE AREAND WHAT WE DOIntroduction to Strategic Resources International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Strategic Resources Department The mission of the Strategic Resources Department is to help position the IAM for growth and increase the union’s capabilities of improving work-life and the standard of living for IAM members well into the next century. - Neil Gladstein, Director
Strategic Resources Department • Provide support to IAMAW officers, field representatives, Organizers, Districts and Locals • Assist Communications, Government Employees, Legislative & Organizing Departments & WWW • Research • Analysis • Strategic Advice
In Bargaining or Organizing, Information is Power • Identify issues of concern to IAM members • Research – the key to being prepared • Develop strategies to achieve goals International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
V-LODGE Password protected resource available to District and Local Lodge Officers International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
FEDERAL FORM SRF-5 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
IAM Contract Database • We maintain the IAM’s own contract database and contract library • Where do we represent other agency and/or federal employees? • What kinds of contracts have we achieved for these workers? International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
IAM Contract Database International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Economic & Financial Analysis • We have a seasoned team of economists who support contract negotiations, organizing efforts and/or legislative issues • Analysis related to Privatization and Insourcing (A-76 Process) • Financial analysis to review and interpret budget • Contract costing to “keep agency honest” International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Economic & Financial Analysis International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Private-Sector Organizing Identify Vendors performing work at Federal Facilities and/or Military Bases International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Survey Capabilities • We have an in-house system to design (paper and/or web-based) surveys and interpret results • What do members want - What are their concerns? • Obtain information from non dues-paying members • How can we use surveys as a communication tool? International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Survey Capabilities • Types of Federal Surveys: • Bargaining • Organizing • Membership Satisfaction • Conference/Convention • Workplace-specific (i.e., temporary employee, scheduling, classification, awards, etc.) • Contact us to customize a survey International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Survey Capabilities Sample Bargaining Survey International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Survey Capabilities Sample Histogram Report International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Survey Capabilities Sample Analysis Letter International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Survey Capabilities “I was just quoting from last year's results to a reporter earlier today, so these surveys increase our ability to speak with specifics on behalf of the BUE.” -Rob Arnold, President, Local Lodge FL 1998 “Your analysis will be useful in ongoing efforts to continue growing FL 919.” -Gary Johanson, Business Representative, NFFE-IAM Federal District 1 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Survey Capabilities http://www.govexec.com/management/2017/07/despite-visits-passport-pete-overtime-requirement-takes-toll-state-department-employees/139508/ International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
2017 NATIONAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES CONFERENCE Communications-Representational Tools and Training IAM Strategic Resources Department September 2017 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers