Workshops planned

Following is information about upcoming workshops that are part of the PPA’s ongoing educational program. For more information about these educational opportunities or to request a communications workshop in your area, please contact the APWU National Postal Press Association.

Tuesday, May 6

Hilton Omaha – Omaha, Nebraska

The Hilton Omaha will be the site of an afternoon workshop on Tuesday, May 6 as part of the Seven Pack Conference (Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas). This session will explore ways to use the “flagship” of communication – the union newsletter as well as other communication vehicles to increase membership participation. Also discussed will be techniques that local and state publications can employ to make a difference in the November presidential and congressional elections.

Saturday, August 23

Post APWU National Convention Workshops – Las Vegas, Nevada

The PPA will present two-half day sessions on Saturday, August 23 in Las Vegas as part of the Post APWU National Convention Workshops.

The Editors’ Training session will examine the need to communicate and the process of producing a high-quality union publication. The other segment, Legal Issues: Union Publications & Beyond will be devoted to a presentation on the legal issues involved with maintaining a publication or website; editorial policies, libel, copyright, internal union and federal election regulations.

Click on the link below for a workshop registration form.