2012 Employee Assistance Professional (EAP) Class Information

Please be advised that EAP Classes must be taken in order.

Call Letter in English

Call Letter in French

EAP I April Class Registration and Instruction Form in English

EAP I April Class Registration and Instruction Form in French

EAP I November Class Registration and Instruction Form in English

EAP I November Class Registration and Instruction Form in French

EAP 2 March Class Registration and Instruction Form in English

EAP 2 March Class Registration and Instruction Form in French

EAP 3 July Class Registration and Instruction Form in English

EAP 3 July Class Registration and Instruction Form in French

Employee Assistance Classes

Employee Assistance Professional (EAP) classes are held at our tranquil William W. Winpisinger Education & Technology Center in Southern Maryland.  At the classes, participants learn how to assist workers and their families through prevention, intervention, assessment, directed care and follow-up services.  Community initiatives are promoted that improve the lives of workers and their families.

The IAM is in discussions with the National Labor College (NLC) regarding the development of a degree program for Machinists who desire a career in this field.   EAP-I and EAP-II have been assessed for accreditation through the NLC and are now worth three semester credits each at the college or university level. Similarly, the EAP-III program will be submitted for assessment for four semester hours of credit.

An EAP-IV program is in the final stages of planning and will enable a successful participant to achieve certification as an EAP specialist.  The educational curriculum will be fully recognized at the college level, workplaces, the employee assistance community and throughout the IAM.

For pictures of 2011 classes, click the read more button.

Employee Assistance Program Brochure

Click here for a printable PDF brochure.

April 3-8, 2011 Retirees Education & Strategy Session

During a week-long class, IAMAW retirees gathered at the William W. Winpisinger (W3) Center to rally, strategize, mentor and lobby. 

The session began with an invigorating rally in Washington DC where our seasoned members showed their solidarity with working people all over the world.  To follow were discussions at the W3 center regarding the right way to fix Social Security and Medicare, as well as the importance of our veteran union brothers and sisters in organizing new members. 

The experienced retirees took time out of their busy schedule to mentor Aviation High School students attending a W3 class.  On Wednesday, our valuable retirees went back to Washington DC to lobby their Congressional Representatives on topics important to everyone. 

Recognizing the significance of older populations, Law Professor Alexey Dolzhikov traveled all the way from Siberia to visit the retirees with Rich Fiesta, Director of Government Affairs for the Alliance of Retired Americans.  Alexey is studying retiree influence on America and how to make it a part of Russian democracy. 

After a successful, busy week our helpful retirees returned home to carry out their vital work locally.

For pictures, click on the read more button below . . .

 

Retirees' Education and Strategy Session

The Retirees, Community and Membership Services Department holds Retiree Education and Strategy Sessions at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Southern Maryland.  The first session ran from February 27 through March 4, 2011.  The second session ran from April 3-8, 2011.  During the class, retiree coordinators assist in preparing an education program.  Additionally, participants plan future agendas for the Retirees' Department, as well as prepare and establish Retiree Assistance Programs. For pictures, see the click more button below . . .

Alabama Local 2003 Gears Up for Contract Talks

Local 2003 at Ft. Rucker, AL is preparing for tough negotiations with Army Fleet Support. The 3,600 IAM members at the Army helicopter base test, fly and maintain the large helicopter fleet at the base, providing safe, quality helicopters to train our nation’s future Army aviators.  The current contract expires May 1.

Alabama Local 2003 Gears Up for Contract Talks

Local 2003 at Ft. Rucker, AL is preparing for tough negotiations with Army Fleet Support. The 3,600 IAM members at the Army helicopter base test, fly and maintain the large helicopter fleet at the base, providing safe, quality helicopters to train our nation’s future Army aviators.  The current contract expires May 1.

Community Services Classes

In 2009, a group of brothers and sisters gathered at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center (W3) to collaborate regarding community service and unemployment issues.  Using their expertise, a curriculum was developed to share with our membership.

Classes for 2012 will be held from February 12-17 and again from December 16-21.  Click on the following links for more information:

Call Letter

Info & Instructions

Registration Form

French

Sample Agenda

 

Click on read more below to see a picture and a video of last year's participants . . .

Enroll Now for Women’s Basic Program in May

The IAM Women’s Basic program will be held May 2-7, 2010 at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD.

Preparing Women Machinists for Leadership

Jamuary 8, 2009 - “Women’s Basic” is a unique course offered at the IAM Winpisinger Center. As you’ll see, the week-long session is preparing women Machinists for labor leadership at the local lodge level.

Registration Deadline Extended for EAP-I Class

The deadline to register for the Employee Assistance Professional I program scheduled for February 7-10, 2010 at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center has been extended to January 7.

Registration Deadline Extended for EAP-I Class

The deadline to register for the Employee Assistance Professional I program scheduled for February 7-10, 2010 at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center has been extended to January 7.

Advanced Leadership Class Hits the Road

High winds, driving rain and the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida weren’t enough to deter a bus load of Advanced Leadership participants who traveled from the Winpisinger Center in Southern Maryland to Jenkintown, PA, to support an IAM organizing drive at SPS Technologies.

Register Now for Advanced Federal Program

Seats are still available for the Federal Employees ‘Advanced Federal Program’ to be held December 6-11, 2009, at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center, but lodges interested in participating must act quickly.

WWW Center Holds New Class for Metal Trades Locals

IAM local lodge officers who are associated with Metal & Atomic Trades Councils recently attended a new class at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center that was specially developed to provide the skills needed to take more active roles in their Councils.