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SEANC...a 55,000+ strong lobbying |
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Elect Steve Hutton Unity is the measure of any organization. The more unified the purpose and objectives of the members, the more successful an organization is likely to be. Steve Hutton Spring 2000 |
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Vision for SEANC | A respected, member-run organization that anticipates and confronts challenges effectively. Mission | Achieve market competitive compensation and benefit levels for active and retired employees sufficient to recognize their contributions to North Carolina's quality of life. Assure annual cost-of-living increases for retirees. Goals | Freedom to bargain collectively; a fully-functioning, effective political action committee (EMPAC); mutually respectful relationships with elected officials; a policy platform process that identifies employee concerns and ways to address them; communication processes that fully engage membership in the development of SEANC's legislative agenda and provide members with the information needed to effect change at the state and local levels; a membership growth and retention program that builds a loyal, involved membership where members feel valued for their participation and contributions. | ||
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"Steve Hutton is one of the brightest, sharpest minds we have in SEANC. Dr. Jerry Jailall, District 44 >>more When the dust settles, Steve Hutton will still be standing as an advocate for justice for state employees. Elizabeth Haddix, Attorney at Law >>more ". . . formidable defender of workers' rights and due process. His perennial fair-mindedness is the best defense against unfair treatment. Joe Schuch >>more From marching in protest with us, to sitting in the courtroom, Steve seemingly spent every minute he could spare steadily working on our behalf (and in turn all state employees). . . He has proven he is an effective advocate for all state employees through his tireless work and unyielding push for workers’ rights in North Carolina. Sharon House >>more It has been our conversations, game plans, marches on the South Building, charity, life, and just listening to me when I was so distressed for the Dental School staff. . . Steve is recognized by his peers on this campus [UNC-CH] as being among the top staff advocates in the State of North Carolina. Martha B. Barbour >>more Steve Hutton has a vast understanding of state personnel policy. Jackie Maynard >>more I was overwhelmed by all of the legal papers and documents needed to be filed with the court. Again Steve was helping me and encouraging me all along the way. R. Brent Judd >>more I would strongly recommend Steve Hutton for any position with SEANC that would utilize his talents to fight for NC state employees’ rights. Frank Bermel >>more
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INITIATIVES Freedom Writers Founded Freedom Writers in 1997, the group that was the precursor of the HOPE Coalition. Brought together leaders from several public sector labor associations to work toward achieving collective bargaining rights.
HOPE Coalition Participated in initial meeting of the Triangle Labor Group on December 5, 2001, when the concept of the HOPE Coalition was endorsed by public sector labor leaders. Individual member of the Coalition since its formation. Member, HOPE’s publication committee, 2006 to present. |
STATEWIDE SERVICE Annual Convention Delegate, 1999-present SEANC Board of Governors, 2003-04 Alternate Piedmont Regional Representative, 2003-2004, the year the initial partnership agreement with SEIU was signed. Privatization Study Committee, 1995-97 Planning Committee, 1999-01 Collective Bargaining Study Committee, 2001-08:
Author, Collective Bargaining Resolution, 2001 Developed and presented educational materials, organized teach-ins, and developed strategy for obtaining collective bargaining rights. Led Convention Collective Bargaining Workshops, 2002 & 2003 |
DISTRICT SERVICE Offices Held 1996-present: Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Bylaws Chair, Communications Chair, Employee Relations Chair, Nominations Chair, and Audit Chair.
Communications District 25 Email News Service: Built a member email list. Prepare and email four to six news reports each week to employees of UNC-CH, 1996-present. Author, District Newsletter
articles, Letters to Editor...
WebSite: Contributed collective bargaining educational information [first available online to SEANC members]. Employee Relations (1996-present) Grievance Support Person -- Cases have included warnings, dismissals, layoffs, hostile work environment, retaliation, disability, and discrimination. Counsel employees to improve relations with supervisors and co-workers. Outsourcing: In the period 1996-2000, when UNC-Chapel Hill employees faced outsourcing, developed and implemented strategies to protect employees from unfair outsourcing. Employee Rights: Conducts an ongoing education campaign at UNC-Chapel Hill through District 25 and The Employee Forum about the importance of employee rights under the State Personnel Act. Discrimination: Assisted attorney with a layoff/age discrimination case. Currently assisting a former employee with legal research and strategy for his age discrimination case before Office of Administrative Hearings. |
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RECOGNIZED LEADER
SEANC Distinguished Service Award, 2002 Steve is "an individual who has the capacity to see issues clearly and then communicate them in ways that bring others along to new understandings. . .[excerpt from nomination]" District 25 People’s Award, 2001 Member Recruitment Award, 1997 & 2004 ~ More about Steve ~
SEANC Leadership I Training, 2003 Resides in Chatham County
Education: Certified Mediator: Raleigh
Dispute Resolution Center |
UNIVERSITY SERVICE The University of
North Carolina
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