BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Date iCal//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.2// METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME;VALUE=TEXT:AFSCME Council 28 (WFSE) BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20171105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20181104T020000,20191103T020000,20201101T020000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20180311T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RDATE:20190310T020000,20200308T020000,20210314T020000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20171105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 RDATE:20181104T020000,20191103T020000,20201101T020000 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20180311T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 RDATE:20190310T020000,20200308T020000,20210314T020000 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.91278.field_oa_date.0@afscmeatwork.org DTSTAMP:20240226T153654Z CREATED:20200728T032525Z DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/people-first-wo rkshop/ \n\nParticipants will learn…What we’re up against\, particularly t he impacts of a 9 billion-dollar budget crisis in WA and problems with our current revenue structure\n\nParticipants will be able to….Communicate ou r vision for adequately funded jobs and services and a fair revenue system with shared responsibilityLearn about the People First Campaign and ways to engage your coworkers to take action and get involved\n\nParticipants w ill need...A computer with working webcam and microphone (You will have th e option to call in if your mic is not ideal.) DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200730T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200730T200000 LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T032620Z SUMMARY:People First Workshop URL;TYPE=URI:https://afscmeatwork.org/testsite/calendar-events/people-first -workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.91131.field_oa_date.0@afscmeatwork.org DTSTAMP:20240226T153654Z CREATED:20200723T031552Z DESCRIPTION:From the WSLC:\n\nWSLC convention goes virtual Sept. 23-25\n\nS ubmit resolutions now to set priorities of state’s largest union organizat ion\n\n(July 16\, 2020) — The Washington State Labor Council\, AFL-CIO wil l be conducting its 2020 Constitutional Convention via the Zoom video conf erence on Sept. 23-25. The convention had previously been scheduled to tak e place in July in Wenatchee but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemi c.\n\nThe theme of this year’s WSLC convention will be “Justice\, Democrac y and Our Unions.” It will feature distinguished speakers and breakout wor kshops on racial and economic justice amid the pandemic\, and how we can t ransform our unions to meet those challenges. It will also address the imp ortance of the 2020 elections in achieving that justice. The 2020 WSLC Con vention will convene at 5 p.m. on Wednesday\, Sept. 23\, will continue at 5 p.m. on Thursday\, Sept. 24\, and resume at 9 a.m. on Friday\, Sept. 25. Convention business is expected to conclude by the end of the day Friday. \n\n“This is a critical time for working families in our state and the nat ion\,” said WSLC President Larry Brown. “Many of us are feeling angry\, fr ustrated\, grief stricken\, and anxious in this moment. It can be overwhel ming and leave us feeling isolated and powerless. But we can use these emo tions as bricks — material we use to build a better labor movement that de mands racial and economic justice for all. This convention is an opportuni ty to turn the rage\, sadness\, and anxiety we share into a collective voi ce that cannot be silenced. That’s why we are urging all of our affiliated unions to send a full delegation to our convention to guide this importan t work.”\n\nAll WSLC-affiliated unions have been sent a Convention Call in dicating their voting strength and the number of delegates they can appoin t. Delegates must be members of the union they are representing. Rank-and- file members who wish to represent their union as delegates should contact their local union for more information about how to serve in this role. A ll will receive trainings and step-by-step instructions from the WSLC on h ow to participate via Zoom.\n\nHere’s what else you need to know:\n\nRESOL UTIONS — As always\, 2020 WSLC Convention delegates will consider resoluti ons that are a key part not just of the WSLC Convention\, but of the organ ization itself. It is through the debate and passage of these resolutions that WSLC positions and policies are established. (See theresolutions appr oved in 2019 for examples.) In addition\, because 2020 is a Constitutional Convention\, delegates will also have the opportunity to amend the WSLC C onstitution to ensure it aligns with the organization’s values. Any WSLC-a ffiliated union may submit resolutions. The WSLC is accepting resolutions  submitted via email only this year.\n\nProposed resolutions should be emai led (preferably in Word format) to Richard Cox at rcox@wslc.org no later t han Aug. 23. Copies of the proposed resolutions will be emailed to all reg istered delegates by Sept. 8. Please contact Richard with any questions ab out resolutions for the 2020 Convention.\n\nENDORSEMENTS — Convention dele gates will also be considering post-primary election endorsements to suppl ement those already made by the WSLC. A two-thirds majority vote is necess ary for endorsement. Participants in the WSLC political endorsement (COPE) conventions held earlier this year will be familiar with the format and p rocedures of this interactive virtual convention.\n\nCOMMITTEES — Delegate s are invited to participate in convention committees\, which will meet on Thursday and Friday. These committees include the Constitutional\, Labels & Unfair Lists\, Legislative and Resolutions committees\, which will cons ider amendments and make recommendations to the full convention regarding proposed resolutions referred to each panel. Other committees are COPE But tons\, Credentials\, Grievance\, Rules & Order of Business\, and Sergeant- at-Arms. The normal duties of these committees will be adapted for this ye ar’s virtual convention.\n\nAWARDS — Each year at convention\, the WSLC pr esents awards recognizing the accomplishments of specific union organizati ons and individual union members. They are the Bruce Brennan Award for fur thering the cause of apprenticeship\, education and training\; the Elsie S chrader Award for the advancement of women in leadership roles and/or for activism on behalf of women within the labor movement\; and the Mother Jon es award to the individual and organization that best exemplify the tradit ion of Mary “Mother” Jones’ immortal statement\, “Mourn for the dead\, but fight like hell for the living!”\n\nClick here for more information about how to nominate a union member or organization for these awards.\n\nShort URL: https://www.thestand.org/?p=89882 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200923T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200925T180000 LAST-MODIFIED:20200723T032302Z LOCATION:http://www.wslc.org SUMMARY:WSLC Convention URL;TYPE=URI:https://afscmeatwork.org/testsite/calendar-events/wslc-convent ion-0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.67186.field_oa_date.0@afscmeatwork.org DTSTAMP:20240226T153654Z CREATED:20191030T232807Z DESCRIPTION:There is no workforce in the state of Washington that has more at stake in decisions made by the Legislature.  The Legislature has contro l over our wages\, benefits\, and pensions. They adopt a state budget that determines the funding level for the services we provide.  Every year the y consider countless bills that can have an impact on everything from our working conditions to our job security.\n\nAs individuals we are powerless \, but through the union we have a voice.  WFSE has the most vibrant membe r lobbying program in the state.  Every year hundreds of WFSE members trav el to Olympia and speak directly with their representatives.  Nobody knows better than we do about the importance of the services we provide\, and n obody can advocate better for us than we do.  Together\, we make a real di fference.\n\nWe are the experts. We can tell the story about how we serve the public everyday\, about the resources we need to be able to provide th ese critical services\, and about the importance of being able to recruit and retain high-quality workforce.  Lobby training is a fun way to learn h ow to get engaged and be an effective advocate for the public\, our famili es and for ourselves.\n\nJoin us!\n\nSouth Seattle Community College\, Geo rgetown CampusAddress:  6737 Corson Avenue South\, Seattle 98108Building: Gene J. Colin Education Hall\n\nRSVP here.\n\nPlease RSVP by December 20\, 2019 to reserve your space and to request travel accommodations. Council 28 will pay for airfare and/or mileage. If overnight lodging is required\, please contact your local president for approval prior to making your req uest.  Anyone needing special accommodations should also make their reques ts online.\n\nLunch is provided\, but we cannot guarantee meals for member s who don’t RSVP online by December 20\, 2019.\n\nContact LPA with questio ns: 1-800-562-6002 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T183000 LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T232816Z LOCATION:6737 Corson Avenue South\, Seattle 98108 SUMMARY:WFSE Lobby Training 2020 URL;TYPE=URI:https://afscmeatwork.org/testsite/calendar-events/wfse-lobby-t raining-2020 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.43408.field_oa_date.0@afscmeatwork.org DTSTAMP:20240226T153654Z CREATED:20190323T205700Z DESCRIPTION:Come together to vote on important issues. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190323T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190323T134500 LAST-MODIFIED:20190323T205825Z LOCATION:1600 Pennsylvania Avenue\, NW Washington\, DC 20500  SUMMARY:Local Meeting URL;TYPE=URI:https://afscmeatwork.org/testsite/calendar-events/local-meetin g-0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.43283.field_oa_date.0@afscmeatwork.org DTSTAMP:20240226T153654Z CREATED:20190323T182600Z DESCRIPTION:Come together to discuss issues at the local. Refreshments prov ided! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T143000 LAST-MODIFIED:20190323T182650Z LOCATION:1212 Jefferson St SE # 300\, Olympia\, WA 98501 SUMMARY:Local Meeting URL;TYPE=URI:https://afscmeatwork.org/testsite/calendar-events/local-meetin g END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.43251.field_oa_date.0@afscmeatwork.org DTSTAMP:20240226T153654Z CREATED:20181026T095700Z DESCRIPTION:The 2019 Lobby Training will be held on January 5 at the Seatac Doubletree. Onsite registration (check-in) will open at 9am and training will start promptly at 10am.  Lunch will be provided.RSVP HERE DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190105T160000 LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T224559Z LOCATION:18740 International Boulevard\, Seattle\, WA 98108 SUMMARY:Lobby Training URL;TYPE=URI:https://afscmeatwork.org/testsite/calendar-events/lobby-traini ng END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.43249.field_oa_date.0@afscmeatwork.org DTSTAMP:20240226T153654Z CREATED:20180713T213600Z DESCRIPTION:Fair Pay and Real Opportunity Day of Action!\n\nFair pay and re al opportunity to improve working conditions can only be achieved if we de monstrate strength across the state.\n\nWFSE bargaining teams are negotiat ing wages\, rights and working conditions right now.\n\nLet's remind the s tate of critical public services and why we need a strong contract!ADD YOU R EVENT HERE! \n\nWFSE members and staff can HOST Unity Break Events. Use our Unity Breaks map to add your worksite event. Co-workers can RSVP at yo ur event using the same link. Instructions for HOSTS are included. \n\nUse CLICK TO HOST to get started. \n\nOn AUG 9:Take photos of co-workersTake photos of yourself and co-workers holding signs and wearing AFSCME GREEN.C reate a message about the issue most important to your worksite\, particip ants. Include why the work you/your agency does is a critical public servi ce.Send photos to WEBSITE@wfse.org along with your message (above).Post yo ur photos to your Facebook or Twitter with hashtags #Union #StrongerTogeth er and mention us (@WFSEc28) and the Governor (@WAstateGOV). If you add to Instagram\, use the same hashtags and mention us #WFSE.org\, #GovInslee. \n\nCLICK IMAGE BELOW TO DOWN FLYER\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Sean Dannen at seand@wfse.org\n\n\n\nNeed to order signs for your worksite unity break ? Contact the MCC at 833-622-9373 or MCC@wfse.org​\n\n\n\nSIGNS AVAILABLE: \n\nUnion Member Equals Fair Pay (back side = 100% Union)​Union Member Equ als Healthcare (back side = 100% Union)​​Union Member Equals Retirement (b ack side = 100% Union)​​Union Member Equals BLANK - add your own issue/mes sage (back side = 100% Union)​​I'm Sticking with the Union (11x17 single-s ided) DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180809 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180810 LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T224559Z LOCATION:STATEWIDE UNITY BREAKS SUMMARY:AUG 9 Unity Breaks URL;TYPE=URI:https://afscmeatwork.org/testsite/calendar-events/aug-9-unity- breaks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.43248.field_oa_date.0@afscmeatwork.org DTSTAMP:20240226T153654Z CREATED:20171229T201600Z DESCRIPTION:Knowledge Is Power\n\nLooking for financial support for college ?  Each year the AFSCME Family Scholarship Program provides $2\,000 schola rships to high school seniors that will be renewed for $2\,000 each year f or a maximum of four years\, provided the student remains enrolled in a fu ll-time course of study. The scholarship may be used for any field of stud y.\n\nhttps://www.afscme.org/members/scholarships/afscme-family-scholarshi p\n\nFind information about other scholarship opportunities at WFSE.org/sc holarhip-info DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181231 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190101 LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T224559Z LOCATION:  SUMMARY:DEADLINE AFSCME Family Scholarship URL;TYPE=URI:https://afscmeatwork.org/testsite/calendar-events/deadline-afs cme-family-scholarship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.43253.field_oa_date.0@afscmeatwork.org DTSTAMP:20240226T153654Z CREATED:20171218T142800Z DESCRIPTION:New Years Day (State Holiday) DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180102 LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T224559Z SUMMARY:HOLIDAY URL;TYPE=URI:https://afscmeatwork.org/testsite/calendar-events/holiday END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR