2009 WLA Conference
IGLU presented two successful programs at the 2009 WLA Conference – “Benefits You Can Afford” and “Are We Getting Along? Who Has Influence in the Workplace.” “Benefits You Can Afford” was presented by James F. Brown, Director of Health Services, the Actors Fund of America. Mr. Brown demonstrated the health care website hosted by the AFA <www.ahirc.org> The site is accessible by anyone (not just actors and artists!), and the information and resources described are of interest to anyone with a concern about benefits. He distributed the booklet – “How to Access Health Care in Washington State” . (also online in PDF) The site also offers online workshops.
“Are We Getting Along? Who Has Influence in the Workplace” featured panelists Sharon Hammer, retired Fort Vancouver Library, and Diana Pengruber, Washington State Council of County and City Employees. They discussed the potential impact of different influences – cause and effect in different and intangible ways. They urged participants to take advantage of all staff in the workplace and build teams from all staff levels. People in all levels of jobs have knowledge and information. People organize for three reasons: wages and benefits, job security, and working conditions.
