[HCDP Issues Forum] Labor and Working Conditions Workshop

Event Description:

Agenda : HCDP Labor and Working Conditions Workshop

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Fifth  in a Series of Interactive Workshops created to energize and inform concerned citizens by helping them better understand the Democratic perspective on provocative issues of the election year.

Future Workshop topics :  August 19th: Health Care; September 9th: Security; October 14th: Clean government

Introduction

Much of the harsh partisan bickering that exists between Republicans and Democrats stems from a basic misunderstanding of the core values of each.  Democrats have come to realize that many Republicans have similar values to Democrats, but they are misinformed on the details of Democratic positions and why we believe as we do.

In an effort to facilitate intelligent conversations between friends and neighbors who are often aligned on opposite Party sides. By defining their values and demonstrating the similarities of values between all people of good will, Democrats are providing a “frame” to bridge the knee-jerk and hostile reactions that are blocking real solutions to the country’s major social issues. Such discussion is expected to facilitate a meaningful dialog so that real solutions can be negotiated .  Much of this philosophy is based upon the work of author, George Lakoff and the Rockridge Institute of Berkley, CA

9-9.30

Registration

Harris County Democratic Party headquarters

9.30-9:50

“Value Frames” – What are some of the values that might be useful in talking about labor and working conditions and why should we offer them?

Murvin Auzenne, Chairman, HCDP Messaging Committee

9:50-10:40

 Richard C. Shaw – What we  face now – presentation and discussion

Richard will discuss with us the challenges and possibilities facing working men and women today.  As the Harris County AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer he is uniquely qualified for this task.

10:40-11:00

Break

11:00 – 11:25

TBA  – the local situation  –

Our second speaker will focus on the situation in Harris County and perhaps the state.

11.25-11.55

Discussion, Q&A

11.55-12.40

Small Groups – These are interactive meetings, so audience participation is critical.

Groups will discuss among themselves the values and positions they wish to see as part of the public dialog on labor and working conditions.

12.40-1.00

Small group reports and general discussion.

All

1:00-1:25

Starting the dialog: summarizing the lessons learned in terms of values held by Democrats and the positions held by others.

Murvin Auzenne, Chairman, HCDP Messaging Committee

Tips on how to talk to your friends and family on sensitive issues. 

1:25-1:30

Feed back

You Tell us how we did so we can improve!

Event Fee:
Suggested donation: $10.00