Executive Council Statement
State Federation and Central Labor Council Organization and Program Review
… choose a union. Importantly, our state political programs must give attention to the careful targeting, recruitment and training of candidates including union members. State federations should demonstrate the ability to support affiliates’ … in all areas of their work, and that they utilize individual work plans, conduct regular evaluations, and seek additional training and skill development as needed. Resources must be used wisely and sound financial practices should be employed. … In order to have effective organizations, major labor councils should be engaged in the Union Cities Leadership Training Program. They need to have a strategic plan and the capacity and capability to deliver the program; they should have …