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UPAMM NEEDS YOU
The success of your union depends on the participation of its members.
Please consider volunteering for a committee

 Organizing Committee 
Contact: Christine Oldenburg-McGee PA-C
vicepresident@uppam.org

Focuses on the foundational elements of a strong union- engaging, educating, and organizing  members.   Develops strategies  to effectively organize and implement  events to build unity and campaigns to obtain union goals.  Ideal for members interested in building relationships with the diverse group of  PA's at Michigan Medicine. 

Bargaining Committee
Contact: Bob King 
bobtking@upamm.org
Co Chairs

Christine Oldenburg-McGee PA-C
Alex Tiefel PA-C
Jacklyn Thibert PA-C

Focuses on researching information, creating/implementing bargaining strategy, achieving the best possible collective bargaining agreement  and supporting  the bargaining team. The bargaining committee team is a subset of the committee that represents membership during contract negotiations. Ideal for members interested in  collaborative problem solving,  negotiation strategy  and impacting the future of PAs at Michigan Medicine.
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 Union Steward/Grievance Committee
Contact: Alex Tifel PA-C
chiefsteward@upamm.org

Focuses on contract implementation and compliance  with regard to  workplace concerns of  members.  Ideal for members with interest in  member representation, collaborative problem, solving and strategic thinking. Examples include  PTO disputes, CME utilization and  workload reviews. Volunteers  will receive training 


Social Committee
Contact: Jill Hasen  PA-C
president@upamm.org

Focuses on brainstorming and  planning events to build relationships and comradery between members. Planning/organizing and implementing an event for PA week each October. Ideal for members that enjoy  event planning and interested in building relationships with colleagues outside of work. 

Finance  Committee 
Contact: Jacklyn Thibert 
treasurer@upamm.org

Focuses on creating and authorizing the annual operating budget. Ideal for members with a an interest Accounting and fiscal responsibility. ideal for members who would like to volunteer 6-8 hours /year.


Communication Committee 
Contact: Lisa Spratke PA-C
secretary@upamm.org

Focuses on keeping members up to date on union business and events via email. Responsible for the creation of  quarterly newsletters. . Maintains Facebook and Instagram pages. Updates website as needed. Attends planning meetings as needed,typically
1-2 hours per quarter. Ideal for members able to volunteer 3-4 hours per quarter.
 
Elections Committee 
Contact: Bob King
bobtking@upamm.org

Oversees and conducts UPAMM officer elections every 2 years as outlined in the UPAMM constitution. Focuses on organization ND  transparency in the democratic election process. Ideal for members able to volunteer 4-6 hours per election cycle. Members seeking an elected position are not eligible for this committee.




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  • Home
    • About Us
    • Documents
    • Steering Committee
    • UPAMM Stewards
    • Committees
  • Updates
    • Newsletter
    • Event Calendar
  • Join Us
    • MEMBER SIGNUP PAGE
    • Benefits of Membership
  • Contact
  • MEMBER SIGNUP PAGE