Specialized Training Offered in Puerto Rico

The Southern Territory recently completed a special Spanish Steward and Officer training that was held between February 27 and March 2, for members of Local Lodge 2725 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
 
A total of fifteen members covered by six different bargaining agreements attended a unique training designed to equip Local Lodge officers and stewards with the latest tools needed to service and inform their membership. The three-day intensive training included subjects such as Role of the Steward, Workplace Communication, Local Lodge Administration and Grievance Writing.
  
With classroom materials based on the Spanish Leadership programs at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center, District 166 Organizer Javier Almazan, GLR Ramon Garcia, GLR Carlos San Miguel, and Education Representative Anne Wiberg worked together to develop and give the training.  In addition, Business Representative Jose Rodriguez Baez and AFL-CIO Organizer-Coordinator John Vigueras assisted in the instruction of several classes, providing a level of knowledge and expertise that were instrumental in making the training a success.

“It’s great to see the IAM providing this training for our Spanish-speaking Stewards and Officers," said Southern Territory GVP Bob Martinez. "The Winpisinger Center continues to break new ground every day, addressing the needs of our membership, wherever it takes them.”