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Midwest Council Committees

Benefits Not active at this time

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Provides a two-way avenue for communication with members about benefits. Gathers problems and successes to be used for negotiation preparation.

Finance Not active at this time

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Establises Midwest Council budget.

Governing Documents

Meeting time: 3rd Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m.

Develops changes it deems necessary, based on its own review of the Governing Documents and/or request of the Midwest Regional Council or other governing body. Reviews Midwest Regional Council action for inclusion in the Midwest Regional Policy Manual. Recommends and proposes new policies as the need arises.

Leadership Development & Training Not active at this time

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Reviews responsibilities of SPEEA Council and Area Representatives and determines, plans, implements, & tracks training and educational seminars.

Legislative and Public Affairs (L&PA)

Meeting time: 3rd Monday of every month at 4:30 p.m.

Analyzes pending government legislation and candidates’ positions and their impact on SPEEA and our members. Investigates and plans associations with regard to legislative activities. The committee presents its findings and recommendations to the SPEEA Midwest Council for action.

Membership Activities Committee (MAC)

Meeting Time: 1st Thursday of every month at 4:15 p.m.

Responsible for planning & implementing social activities for the Midwest membership.

Membership Recruitment Not active at this time

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Develops, monitors and implements continuous recruitment activities in the Midwest Region.

Women's Advocacy Committee (WAC) Not active at this time

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Provides a focus on those problems and issues of particular concern to women employees and the Midwest Regional membership’s families. Provides a source of information, education, and involvement, which will address the Midwest Regional policies, procedures, and contract issues for the benefit of the bargaining units.

Young Professionals

Meeting time: 3rd Thursday of every month at 4:30p.m.

To be activists for the union, to build positive relationships, to grow and learn and increase membership while building on the union’s image.