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Session TitlePresenter name & date
Jason GabhartCalifornia State Government Relations Advisor, SHRM
Meredith NethercuttSenior Associate, Member Advocacy, SHRM
Can You Hear Me Now? Why Talking to Legislators About HR Matters and How to Do It
What Does Government Affairs Do?
SHRM Government Affairs is an active and vocal advocate for the HR agenda, influencing HR policy decisions at the federal, state and local levels.
SHRM Government Affairs role is to both “advance” and “protect” the brand (SHRM) and the HR profession in the public policy arena.
Protecting the Brand
Advancing the Brand
Federal Public Policy
A-Team/Member Advocacy
State Public Policy
Regulatory /Judicial Affairs
How Do We Shape the HR Public Policy Debate
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA)
former HR assistant
Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D-MI) former HR investigator
Rep. Gwen Graham (D-FL) former employee relations director
Midterm Elections = New Members of Congress w/ HR Background
Sen. Michael Enzi (R-WY)
What is the SHRM Advocacy Team?
The SHRM A-Team, made up of thousands of HR professionals, is a critical part of SHRM’s enhanced member advocacy initiative, working to advance the interests of the HR profession and communicate the HR perspective on workplace issues in Washington and state legislatures across the country.
SHRM’s Advocacy Team (A-Team)
Two main levels of involvement:
❶ HR Advocate
❷ Advocacy Captain
❶ HR Advocate:– Receive key legislative and regulatory updates and calls to action from
SHRM– Stay up to speed on all the potential issues that could impact the workplace– Have access to all SHRM’s tools to quickly and easily contact your
lawmakers on issues of interest to you, your company and your state
❷ Advocacy Captain: – Serve as a leader within your congressional district on HR issues– Rally other SHRM Advocates around a call to action– Be a direct workplace policy resource to your respective member of
Congress throughout the year
SHRM’s Advocacy Team (A-Team)
How Can You Make a Difference?
You can be engaged and make a difference in:• 60 seconds• 2 minutes• 1 hour• 3 days
Follow Your Member of Congress on Twitter
Have 60 Seconds? Engage on Social Media
2015 SHRM State of the Union Twitter Chat: 184 contributors; generated 1,650 Tweets; reached 696,000 contacts
State of the Union 2015#HRSOTU2015
Laid out presidential priorities, including:• Overtime eligibility• Paid leave • Affordable Care Act (ACA)
#HRSOTU2015 Twitter Chat
Follow SHRM on Twitter
@SHRM
@SHRMLobbystLisa
@SHRMBirbal
@KCnSHRMGA
@HammerSHRM
@SHRMKellyH
@SHRMATeam
@SHRMVPAitken
@SHRMCAJason @WhenWorkWorks
Have 60 Seconds? Engage on Social Media
Through SHRM’s Advocacy App, You Can: Immediately take action on alerts using SHRM-provided
templates Connect to your state and federal lawmakers Join SHRM’s Advocacy Team (A-Team) Quickly submit lawmaker meeting or event feedback Engage with lawmakers and fellow HR professionals on
social media View legislative issue information on workplace issues Stay up-to-date on all legislative updates facing the
workplace
*Please be sure to accept push notifications
Exciting New Advocacy Resource! SHRM Advocacy AppDownload SHRM’s new advocacy mobile app (free in app stores)
Immediately take action on alerts Easily connect to your Members of Congress Sign up for the Advocacy Team “A-Team” Quickly submit feedback online Plan Days Inside the Beltway and Days Inside the
District events
Have 2 Minutes? Send a Message to Congress
Have 2 Minutes for HR Advocacy?
Send a Message to Congressadvocacy.shrm.org
*Be sure to enter your
HOME mailing address
Send a Message to Congressadvocacy.shrm.org
*Add your personal testimonials, perspective,
experiences to the SHRM template letter
language.
Have 1 Hour? Meet with a Member of Congress in Person
Standard Legislator Event
Send meeting/speaking request letter to your lawmaker’s office Invite him/her to address your class at school, or Schedule an in-person meeting to get to know the legislator as a voter
Be PERSISTENT!!! Follow-up is key Invite other students, HR professionals and/or advocates to join Once meeting is confirmed, research where the lawmakers stands on key HR issues Confirm logistics Follow up with a “Thank You” note Tweet your pictures and/or positive key takeaways! Share your stories with SHRM in the form of a blog
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Have 3 Days?
While lawmakers will hear from HR constituents in Washington, D.C. on March 25, it is equally important that they hear from those back at home in their respective congressional districts and states. Not attending the Leadership Conference? Even though you may not be able to visit Capitol Hill in person, you can still advocate on these issues by participating in the Virtual Hill Day in the following ways:
Visit Advocacy.shrm.org
• Send a letter to your U.S. House Representative/Senators• Call your lawmakers in the U.S. House and Senate• Tweet #SHRMLeg
SHRM Virtual Hill Day: March 25 Advocate on Behalf of HR, No Matter Where You Are
2016: Exciting Presidential Election Year!Get involved in a presidential campaign25
Register to vote
Explore early/absentee/overseas voting guidelines for your state
Review your elected officials and where they stand on workplace issues
Research candidates running for office
Consider reaching out to candidates for office – become an HR resource
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SHRM Government Affairs Staff Contact Information
Mike Aitken
Vice President, Government Affairs
Office: 703-535-6027
Cell: 703-625-1784
Chatrane Birbal
Senior Advisor, Government Relations
Office: 703-535-6476
Cell: 917-627-4682
Bob CarragherSenior Advisor, State Affairs
Office: 703-535-6268
Cell: 571-251-1135
Kathleen Coulombe
Senior Advisor, Government Relations
Office: 703-535-6061
Cell: 571-263-2454
Jason Gabhart
California State Government Relations Advisor
Cell: 916-833-0462
Nancy Hammer, Esq.
Senior Government Affairs Policy Counsel
Office: 703-535-6030
Cell: 703-598-8585
Kelly HastingsSenior Advisor, Government Relations
Office: 703-535-6246
Cell: 571-235-1338
Lisa Horn
Director, Congressional Affairs
Office: 703-535-6352
Cell: 703-731-4669
Meredith Nethercutt Senior Associate, Member Advocacy
Office: 703.535.6417
Cell: 703-362-2366
Cassidy Solis
Workplace Flexibility Program Specialist
Office: 703-535-6086
Cell: 512-705-8065
Council For Global Immigration
Lynn Shotwell
Executive Director
Office: 703.535.6466
Cell: 202-374-8382
Rebecca Peters
Director & Counsel for Legislative Affairs
Office: 703.535.6467
Cell: 202-459-3845