“We Are One” Solidarity Award nomination form
Purpose:
The “We Are One” Solidarity Award is given annually to an Education Minnesota local union or active member 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.
2023 nominations must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2023.
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 been an active member of Education Minnesota during the selection school year.
- 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.
