EDUCATION COMMITTEE

AL MELENDEZ

District 142 Education Committee Chair

Greetings Brothers and Sisters:

We are delighted to introduce our dedicated and passtionate District 142 Education Committee. Our Education Committee Chair is Al Melendez. His team consists of Yusuf Baskin, Nancy Bloom, Ian Cole, Patrick Hamilton, Guy Johnson, Candie Lewis, Mike Mead, Kyle Morris, and Sherri Rodriguez.

Our unwavering dedication to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement sets the tone for our Education Committee. Each member of the committee was chosen for their expertise, creativity, and genuine passion for education.
We have organized a series of training classes designed to address the evolving needs and demands of our industry. These classes will cover a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, our new online Grievance Manager Program (GMP) and the “Duties of a Shop Steward.” The purpose of these training classes is to equip our members with the knowledge and tools necessary to excel in our roles and contribute to the overall success of our membership.

Importantly, we encourage each of you to take advantage of these valuable opportunities and participate in these training classes. Investment in our professional development is essential in staying ahead of the rapidly changing work environment. We will accomplish this by expanding our skill sets and staying up to date with industry trends. Our members will be better positioned to tackle challenges, take on new responsibilities and seize future opportunities.

To accommodate all our members, we are scheduling multiple training classes throughout the coming weeks. Please stay tuned for announcements of upcoming sessions available to you. We look forward to getting to know all our members.