The resolutions adopted by the convention are (in their numbered order -- R-1, R-2,...):

Organizing -- R-1 reaffirms and supplements the 1994 organizing resolution, directing that OCAW "increase its commitment to an organizing program that will mobilize our members and increase the union's members and power; expand the quality and quantity of organizing; seek every opportunity to shift existing resources, wherever practicable, to organizing activities; encourage with financial incentives the creation of District Organizers, Organizing Cooperatives, local union Organizing Committees, and amalgamation between locals who have shown a definite organizational and financial commitment to organizing; ensure that member organizers have a voice in determining organizing policies; and urge Local unions and District Councils to allocate new resources to Organizing."

Alternative Pay Systems -- R-2 "urges every Local Union and Bargaining Unit to adopt (a set of eight) guidelines relative to negotiating about alternative pay systems." The guidelines are set out in the resolution.

Employee Involvement -- R-3 "reaffirms the collective bargaining approach to dealing with Employee Involvement programs; "...calls for all bargaining units to "negotiate an agreement on Organizing Neutrality as a quid pro quo for continued cooperation with a given employer's Employee Involvement program;" emphasizes the importance of each local negotiating agreements containing "a clear definition of how the employee involvement process will strengthen the union as an organization;" and resolves that "the International Union continue the series of educational programs for the International Staff and Local Union leadership in the development and implementation of this resolution."

Health and Safety -- R-4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 [Just Transition; Building Environmental Justice Coalitions; OCAW Full-Time Health and Safety Representative; Triangle of Prevention (TOP) Program; and Downsizing] are discussed in the Health & Safety section.

Patronizing Union Establishments -- R-9 "hereby adopts a policy of patronizing Union establishments"...and promotes "the organizing of non-union establishments at every possible opportunity."

Crown Central Petroleum Lockout -- R-13 condemns the lockout of Local 4-227 members by the company; resolves that OCAW will continue the fight-back campaign to defeat the company; and calls for continued support of the workers and community until the lockout is broken.

Restoration of Trade Union Rights and Democracy in Nigeria -- R-15 demands the immediate release of all political prisoners in Nigeria, including unionists Frank Kokori and Milton Dabibi, "commends the Nigerian people for their courageous and peaceful struggle against repression and tyranny, demands the restoration of trade union rights and freedom of association and calls on the U.S. government to take all necessary measures, including oil sanctions, to restore democracy and respect for trade union and human rights in Nigeria"

Fast Track Trade Negotiations -- R-16 Resolves that OCAW "go on record as opposing giving the Executive Branch of the United States Government "Fast Track" negotiating authority on trade deals;" and that the union "inform all Congressional representatives of OCAW's opposition to this legislation."

"Adopt-A-Family Program" -- R-17 resolves "that the OCAWIU present and solicit the AFL-CIO to encourage all of its affiliates to participate in an "Adopt-A-Family Program," that all AFL-CIO affiliates will acquire this common theme of unionism, and that this program will act as a deterrent against business greed and be a support for all union people in a time of crisis."

COPE Distributions -- R-18 resolves "that the Officers and Executive Board of the OCAW look very carefully at each request for COPE monies; and that the Officers and Executive Board, whenever possible, work with the local unions and their members to select the political campaigns that best serve the interests of our members."

OCAW Reporter, Sept-Oct 1997