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What is UniServ?
UniServ stands for "Unified Services" and is a means of providing staff services, and the resources from the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) and the National Education Association (NEA) at the local level.
UniServ is a structure that facilitates the communications, planning, pooling and resources among locals. It is a recognition of the desire to build extra strength for the local and the fact that strength of a neighboring local has carry-over for your own.
Capital Area UniServ-North (CAUS-North) staff provide ideas, information, training, consultation and representation.
Call on CAUS-North for the following assistance:
ASSOCIATION PROGRAMS
| Association Orientation for New Members |
| Interest-based (Consensus) Bargaining |
| Personal Financial Planning |
| Personal Financial Planning (Planning for retirement; internal investments) |
| CAUS South President’s Meeting |
| Public Relations Training (external; internal) |
| Communicable Disease Policies |
| Local Treasurers’ Orientation |
| Community Organizing & Coalition Building |
| Bargaining Coordination Councils |
| Employee Assistance Programs |
| Southwest Bargaining Conference |
| Time Management (emphasis on personal life, work place and union work) |
| Nonrenewal & Layoff Representation |
| Parent-Teacher Conferences |
| Effective Parent-Teacher Conferences |
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
| Grievance Committee Structure & Function |
| Researching the Grievance |
| Investigating the Grievance |
| Understanding Grievance Procedures |
| Coordination of Legal Services |
| Representation for Grievances |
| Alternative to Grievances |
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
| Assistance to Local Committees |
| Studies, Resolutions & Position Papers |
| Information and Referral of NEA |
| National Board of Professional Teaching Standards |
| State Educational Standards |
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
| Assistance for Rights Arbitrations Costs (approval by CAUS South Board) |
| Funding for Interest Arbitration (via WEAC Negotiations Guidelines)) |
| Funding for Pre-Approved Association Seminars & Conferences |
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
| Consulting Relationship with Outside Firms On Specific Issues |
| NEA Attorney Referral Program: Provides members with legal advice on personal matters. Each eligible member is entitled to two 30-minute consultations sessions. Additional information on this program is available through your UniServ Office. |
NEGOTIATIONS
| Analyzing School District Budgets |
| Mediation, Arbitration & Impasse Resolution |
| Comparable Worth Analysis |
| Preparing Initial Proposals |
| Bargaining Unit Elections |
| Team Composition & Function |
NONRENEWALS, DISMISSALS, CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
| Advice on Employee Rights |
| Coordination of Legal Referrals |
| Representation at Hearings |
| Assistance for Threats to First Amendment Rights |
| Discrimination Cases (Sex, Race, Age, etc) |
POLITICAL ACTION/LEGISLATION
| Information on Legislative Bills |
| Political Action Committees |
| Information on Legislators’ Voting Records |
| Conducting Political Campaigns |
| Education about Government |
| Recommendation of Candidates |
PROFESSIONAL LIBRARY
| CAUS South maintains a professional library including books and audio-visual materials available for loan to affiliates and members. Check with CAUS South for specific titles and topics.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS
| American Education Week (Materials & Projects) |
| Media Management (RV, radio, newspaper) |
| Building Association Image |
| Publications: On-WEAC in print |
| E-Newsletters: On-WEAC Direct; OnWEAC Update; Great Schools SpeakOut; Union Wire; Leader to Leader; Stand Together. Various WEAC handbooks are also available on line through OnWEAC. |
| Negotiations PR Campaigns |
SPECIAL SERVICES
| WEA Credit Union: Certificates of Deposit, Credit Cards, Free Checking (Interest-bearing accounts), Free Travelers Checks, Interest on Deposits, Kwik Cash Loans, Loans, Tyme Cards |
| WESCO: Group Purchases, Group Travel |
| WEA Insurance Group: Auto, COBRA, Dental Plans, Flexible Spending Account (WEA FLEX), Health Plans, Homeowner’s, Income Protection, Life (Optional Age Bracket), Long-Term Disability, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supplemental, Tax Sheltered Annuity, IRA’s |
| Educators’ Employment Liability Coverage |
TRAINING PROGRAMS BY REQUEST
| Programs tailored to specific needs on request of the association’s leadership. The following lists programs available upon request. Consultants are obtained to deal with specialized content. Contact UniServ Directors for additional details. |
