“We Are One” Solidarity Award nomination form
Purpose:
The “We Are One” Solidarity Award is given annually to an Education Minnesota local union or group of active members demonstrating outstanding or significant leadership in any of the following ways:
- Developing and implementing an organizing campaign.
- Expanding relationships with other unions and the AFL-CIO.
- Developing and implementing a member engagement campaign.
- Working collectively for the common good.
- Protecting or advocating for workers’ rights.
- Extending the benefits of a union by organizing the unorganized.
2025 nominations are now open! Nominations must be submitted by Jan. 31.
Selection process:
- A subcommittee of the Education Minnesota Governing Board will review submitted nominations and make a final selection.
- The “We Are One” Solidarity Award will be announced each year at the Education Minnesota Representative Convention.
Criteria:
Nominee must meet the following criteria to be considered:
- Has made outstanding or significant leadership in any of the following ways:
- Developing and implementing an organizing campaign.
- Expanding relationships with other unions and the AFL-CIO.
- Developing and implementing a member engagement campaign.
- Working collectively for the common good.
- Protecting or advocating for workers’ rights.
- Extending the benefits of a union by organizing the unorganized.
- If nominating a group other than a local, the members have been active members of Education Minnesota during the selection school year.
Please sign into the Education Minnesota website to complete this form.
