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One Voice - May 2007 Archive
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WVU Names David Miller New Associate Provost
for Extension and Public Service
David E. Miller, a Preston County native with expertise in West Virginia agriculture and government relations, will become the associate provost and director of Extension and Public Service at West Virginia University effective July 1.
Miller, currently the University’s executive officer for government and community relations, has more than 30 years of experience in agriculture, education and government relations. He will continue statewide government relations work on behalf of the University in his new role.
Before joining WVU, Miller served as the deputy commissioner of agriculture between 1995 and 2000. In that position, he was responsible for day-to-day operations of the W.Va. Department of Agriculture. He was also the department’s legislative liaison and personnel director.
Miller spent his early career with the Preston County schools, including teaching high school history, social studies, government, economics and psychology; coaching basketball; serving as assistant principal and principal; and working as the system’s director of personnel.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education and social studies from Fairmont State College (FSC) and a master’s degree in education administration from the University of Virginia. He is a member of the FSC Sports Hall of Fame.
Miller has served in the West Virginia Legislature as both a senator and delegate. As senator, he was vice chair of the education committee and chair of the roads and transportation committee. His other committee assignments included agriculture, natural resources, energy, judiciary and pensions. He chaired the agriculture committee when he was a delegate.
Miller is replacing Dr. Larry Cote, who is leaving the position after more than 10 years to become the founding director of WVU’s undergraduate minor in leadership studies. The minor will be offered by the Division of Public Administration in the School of Applied Social Sciences in the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences.
May 29, 2007
West Virginia Workers and the Disabled Need Your Help!
Dear Union Leaders, Activists and Friends,
We are asking that you contact the Governor’s Office ASAP about the impending closure of the WV Rehabilitation Center in Institute.
Request the Governor to convene a task force or committee in order to explore options and develop a plan to make better use of the Center in order to keep it open and continue to serve the people in our state with the serious life challenges they and their families face.
The Rehab Center is one of only nine others in the country and over its 50-year history; it has provided comprehensive job training and rehabilitation so that disabled West Virginians could earn paychecks instead of welfare checks. Over 60,000 West Virginias have been served.
Please call Governor Joe Manchin’s office at 558-2000 or Toll-Free (888) 438-2731 and ask him to support the rehab workers and find a way to keep the WV Rehabilitation Services facility in Institute, WV open to save 100 jobs and critical service to West Virginia’s disabled citizens. You may also e-mail the Governor at Governor@WVGov.org
When contacting the Governor’s office please leave your name and if you are a union member, what union and any position you may hold.
For additional information e-mail Barbara Spradling, President of AFSCME Local 3248
The Southwestern District Labor Council is proud to announce its
2007 Labor Hall of Fame Inductees.
Timothy Millne, of the Laborers’ International Union of North America and the council’s current Secretary Treasurer will be recognized for his dedication to West Virginia’s Labor Movement. Tim will be inducted into the Labor Hall of Fame and will also receive the council’s highest honor, The Lafe C. Chafin Lifetime Achievement Award.
Other Distinguished and Honored Hall of Fame Inductees are:
Randall Moore, United Steelworkers of America, District 8 Representative
Jim Smith, President Emeritus, United Steelworkers of America Local #40
Joe Paden, President, National Association of Letter Carriers
The council annually recognizes 2 individuals from the community, business, or public service sector as Honorary Inductees. This year the council is proud to announce the induction of Congressman Nick Joe Rahall, and WV AFL-CIO legal counsel Pat Maroney.
June 9, 2007
Big Sandy Superstore Arena
Dinner/Dance
5-10:30
To attend this dedication please call the council at 304-523-2353 for cost and details.
Reminder
National Association of Letter Carriers
Stamp Out Hunger
Food Drive
Saturday, May 12th
- 1. Put some non-perishable food items in a bag and place it by your mailbox.
- 2. Your letter carrier will pick it up.
Elaine Harris, Chairperson of the United Food Operation (UFO) requests volunteers for the May 12th food drive at the dock area of the Main Charleston WV Post Office, located at Lee and Dickinson Streets. You can get to the dock area just off Washington Street, East, directly across from the Fairfield Inn (formerly the Heart-O-Town).
Volunteers are needed to collect and load the food that the carriers bring in to take to the UFO warehouse between the hours of 1:30 & 7:00 PM. Food and soft drinks will be provided.
May 4, 2007
Reminder!
West Virginia AFL-CIO / WVU Institute for Labor Studies
2007 Summer School / Safety and Health Summer School
June 18 – 22, 2007 ~ Lakeview Resort in Morgantown
Lakeview Resort room reservation cut off date is May 11, 2007
Both of these Summer School programs are offered in the belief that the training of union officers and members is essential to the development of a strong and forward looking labor movement. Having these two programs run concurrently allows union members most interested in safety and health issues to benefit from some of the traditional offerings of the AFL-CIO Summer School (such as assemblies, picnic, banquet), while concentrating on workplace safety and health. Scheduling for both programs during the same week also permits local unions to conserve resources by allowing members of the same local to travel or room together.
The West Virginia AFL-CIO Summer School is a certificate program designed with the expectation that each participant will attend the program for four years. Through completion of the entire program, participants acquire integrated skills and insight that are relevant to them both as union members and as members of society. Although participants are encouraged to attend for four years, each year’s program is self-contained and offers valuable exposure to those who may be unable to attend the full program.
The participants who enroll in the Safety and Health Summer School will spend each day in classes related to preventing, avoiding or addressing workplace hazards. The classes will be taught by experienced safety and health trainers who have been recognized as Certified Safety Professionals or as experts in some other aspect of safety and health training. You will have the opportunity to have hands on experience with technology and equipment.
Contact this office ASAP for additional details!
May 3, 2007
South Central Area Labor Council and the WVU Extension Service Institute for
Labor Studies and Research announce the following class for area local unions:
Local Union Officer Training
This class covers Parliamentary Procedures (Robert’s Rules of Order) and how to conduct an effective union meeting both smoothly and productively. The class shows the differences between motions, voting on motions, amendments, amending amendments and the differences between subsidiary, privileged and incidental motions. The class will examine some of the duties of local union officers, especially meeting minutes.
Date: Wednesday, May 16th, 2007
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: The Raleigh County Extension Office, Carter Hall located on the campus of MSU at 322 S. Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV (the old Beckley Jr. High)
Registration is required: To register call Robbie Massey at (day) 255-9321 (evening) 253-6277
Directions/Parking Details: Call Robbie Massey
Programs and activities offered by the WVU Extension Service are available to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or national origin. Persons needing a disability-related accommodation to participate in this event should contact Robbie Massey by May 9th, 2007 at 304-255-9321 or by email at: RVMassey@mail.wvu.edu
West Virginians to Rally in Charleston on Bush’s Refusal to End War in Iraq
Presidential Veto Sparks Protests Nationwide
West Virginians will gather at the Robert C Byrd Federal Building in downtown Charleston to express their outrage over President Bush’s move to veto legislation passed by both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, and supported by the overwhelming majority of the American people that would set a responsible timeline to bring our troops safely out of Iraq.
By refusing to begin bringing an end to the war in Iraq, the President defied the majority of the American public, Congressional leaders, the troops and the Iraq Study Group.
Public anger was palpable following the President’s announcement and protest plans quickly took shape in Charleston and across the nation.
Citizen Action, a partner of the national campaign Americans Against Escalation in Iraq, will join with WV Patriots for Peace, WV AFL-CIO, American Friends Service Committee, Iraq war veteran Daniel Wyatt, and Debbie Grim, whose son is currently deployed in Iraq to hold a rally on May 3rd at 5:15.
Citizens will gather to send a message to President Bush and state leaders that they will not be silenced and turn a blind eye to the administration’s failure to bring a responsible end to the war in Iraq.
Speakers at the event will include:
Rick Wilson, American Friends Service Committee, Daniel Wyatt, Iraq War Veteran, Debbie Grim, Mother of a Son serving in Iraq, Jim Lewis, WV Patriots for Peace, and Gary Zuckett, WV Citizen Action Group.
WHAT: West Virginians to Protest Bush Veto of Responsible Plan to end the War in Iraq
WHO: The public, Citizen Action, WV AFL-CIO, WV Patriots for Peace, American Friends Service Committee, Veterans, military families and other state leaders.
WHERE: Robert C. Byrd Federal Bldg., 300 Virginia Street East, Charleston
WHEN: Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 5:15 pm
May 1, 2007
South Charleston Unity Apartments
Hot Dog & Craft Sale
Hot Dogs with homemade chili & slaw $1.00 each
Your choice of chips, drinks and desserts $.50 each
All Proceeds go to the Tenant Association for functions and day trips.
WHEN: Friday, May 4, 2007
WHERE: South Charleston Unity Apartments
4718 Kanawha Ave, SW
South Charleston, WV 25309
(Three story tan building directly behind Broyles Jewelers in the Spring Hill area)
For additional info call: 766-2464
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Bus Trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Call CWA 2001 ASAP to reserve your seat!
344-2001
$70.00 per person
(Includes bus trip, admission to park & continental breakfast – juice & snacks)
Bus leaves 1500 MacCorkle Ave. at 4 AM
Make checks payable to CWA 2001 and mail to:
CWA 2001
2512 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, WV 25311
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will again join in partnership with the National Association
of Letter Carriers in their National Annual Food Drive.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Elaine Harris, Chairperson of the United Food Operation (UFO) requests volunteers for May 12th at the dock area of the Main Post Office, located at Lee and Dickinson Streets in Charleston, WV. You can get to the dock area just off Washington Street, East, directly across from the Fairfield Inn (formerly the Heart-O-Town).
Volunteers are needed to collect and load the food that the carriers bring in to take to the UFO warehouse beginning at 1:30 PM until around 7:00 PM. Food and soft drinks will be provided for the volunteers helping at the Main Post Office loading dock.
Elaine said, “We are hoping to beat last years’ totals of food collected. Therefore, we would ask each of you to volunteer and to encourage as many others to volunteer as possible.”
As soon as possible call 342-2023 and ask Elaine’s secretary, Susan to add your name to the volunteer list for May 12th.
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