MSEA DIRECTOR - Region 2
Sue Ames

Term Expires: June 30, 2010

 

Position in District: MSBCLO Para Educator

District Employee Since: 2003

Leadership Roles: Chief Steward, Negotiation Team, Building Rep, Unit Executive Board, Delegate, MSEA Political Committee

Goals: To continue to educate our members on not only the tangible benefits such as wages, insurance, pensions, but also on the strength and power of Unions. To be part of the development of a 5-year plan that would stress communication–knowledge–unity–and fiscal responsibility. The goal of this plan would be to empower all our members to stand up and become a voice in the future of our districts, communities, state and nation. MSEA has 6,000 loud, proud voices that can make a difference.

Personal Strengths: For 12 years I served as the Recording Secretary for Local United Steelworkers 14L. This has given me an excellent understanding of unions and their purpose. I spent 2 years on the Western Technical College Board of Directors. This afforded me the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge on the importance of a defined plan for an organization’s future and how this can be accomplished through teamwork. I also have experience in the political arena, having just been named the 2006 Houston Co. DFLer of the Year. Locally, I am involved with the Concerned Citizens of Cedar Drive, a neighborhood group working on cleaning up crime in our area. On Sunday, April 22nd I am a panel member of the “Community Conversation on Universal Healthcare” forum to be held in La Crescent. Last, but not least, I am hardworking, organized, a good listener and a seasoned public speaker.

Comment: I feel I can make a positive contribution to MSEA.