Shop Talk
Local 221 is engaged and visible, advocating to protect your contract rights.__________________________________________________________________________________________
Rey Osorio
Rey Osorio began his career in Corrections in 1982 at the Cameron County Sheriffs, Jail Division. There, he obtained his Jailers and TCOLE License. In 1987, Rey started with TDC at the Ramsey I Unit in Rosharon, Texas and got promoted to Sergeant in 1989. In 1995, Rey s...
NYC Rally to "Save Medicare's Lower Drug Prices!"
NYC Rally to "Save Medicare's Lower Drug Prices!"Start: Wednesday, August 16, 2023•12:00 PMEnd: Wednesday, August 16, 2023• 1:00 PM
Mabe, Jolly re-elected by acclamation
OCSEA President Christopher Mabe and OCSEA Vice President Gerard "Rocky" Jolly were both re-elected by acclamation Thursday afternoon at the OCSEA 35th Biennial Convention. Because neither officers were faced with opposition, the election rules certified that both offic...
Kym Anderson
Kym represents Local 512 and Local 2019 members. Kym has been a Union Representative with Council 57 since July 1, 2019. Kym started her labor career as a Steward of Local 2428 of Council 57 in 2013. Kym also served Local 2428 in the roles of Secretary, Chief Steward an...
Info Meeting: Delegates, Chapter Chairs, Chief Shop Stewards, Stewards
ATTENTION:Delegates, Chapter Chairs, Chief Shop Stewards, and StewardsThe Local 1549 Administratorship team will be holding an informational meeting Tuesday June 20th starting at 6pm to update you on local activities and hear field reports from you. Location:
Harry Oliver
We Make Florida Happen: Celebrating AFSCME Workers and the Vital Services We Provide To The PublicResident: Fort Walton BeachTitle: Employment Services SpecialistAgency: Economic OpportunityDepartment: CSON / LWDB2Start date: 2018
Welcome new House Officers!
Welcome to all the new interns, residents, and fellows who started at OHSU this week! We hope you'll join us!What did we win in our first contract?An added week of vacation (4 weeks total)Housing stipend ($2,205 this year)Relocation reimbursement ($1,000)Equiptment/mat...
Introducing AFSCME Labor Lab - Steward Fundamentals!
In addition to Council-hosted trainings, the AFSCME Education and Leadership Training Department is launching the AFSCME Labor Lab, which will provide high-quality training and leadership development for AFSCME leaders, stewards and staff, allowing them to enhance their...
Tonight's Special Event at the Clippers
The mascots from the Columbus Clippers baseball, Krash and Lou Seal, joined us this morning at general session to announce tonight's special delegate event!!!!!They made a special trip to deliver a personal invitation to all OCSEA delegates to come out to see the Columb...
Lyft Campus Connector Hours Expand 9/1
Over the last few months, several of you have reached out about a gap in OHSU’s Lyft Campus Connector program. While the program allows for free Lyft rides from the South Waterfront to Marquam Hill until 5am, the tram does not start running until around 5:30. We heard...
Bargaining Update 10/19
We continue to have weekly collaborative sessions with management to update our contract. Next week, we transition to WAGES and will start proposing for our pay increase! We would love for you to show up for support as a silent observer at 5pm in the CHH 2 13th floor co...
AFSCME members from across the country are sharing their stories of progress over the last two years.
The last two years have been full of challenges.But under the leadership of the Biden administration and this Congress, we are turning a corner. There have been unprecedented investments in public services and public service jobs. Millions will see the price of life-sav...
Cliff Tillman
Cliff is currently serving as the Executive Director. Cliff has been with Council 57 since January 4, 2008. Cliff has served in numerous positions within labor including: Contract Coordinator, SEIU Local 1000, Executive Director, SEIU Local 415, Field Representative, S...
Council 5 Finance Committee/Executive Board Meeting-Delta Marriott, MPLS
The Finance Committee will begin at 10AM and the Executive Board meeting will start at 11AM.
Veteran's Day Parade Meet-Up
AFSCME Vets and supporters are meeting 10:00am-10:30am in the Human Bean parking lot off Pacific BLVD for hot coffee, hot cocoa, and a group photo before the parade begins. ~Parade starts at 11amLook for the Jeep decked out in flags and AFSCME signage. I know a lot of y...
New Raffle Rules and Congratulations to Our Winners!
Congratulations to our Raffle Winners from the June 14th General Membership Meeting!1. Rahmin Mishailov2. Gamil Sourour3. Edvrard Roy, Jr.
Local 3328 makes big improvements in wages
Members of Local 3328 in the DuPage County Probation Department won a great contract where the smallest increase for each employee was $7,000, and the average increase for all members was 25% over the three-year life of the contract.
AFSCME to Duval County School Board: $12/Hour is not enough to live in Florida
The hardworking men and women who clean Florida’s Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) earn poverty wages of $12 an hour. Even custodians with decades of experience make only $12.72, not enough to keep up with inflation.That’s why members and retirees of Local 2941 (AFSCM...
WFSE Members to Lawmakers: Cuts Hurt Most Vulnerable
Longer response times for stranded drivers, reduced access to life-saving medical treatment and more crime suffered by elderly residents are just a few of the impacts Washington residents may face if legislators choose budget cuts over new revenue.
President Hoffman Contract Letter to AFSCME Members
August 23, 2023 Siblings,I hope that your first week of the semester is going well! Seeing all the new faces on campus each year is always enjoyable. Hopefully our numbers are starting to rebound at each of our colleges.
Kyle Imdieke
Vice PresidentLocal 3173 Chief StewardHistory Center, History Day Program AssociatePronouns: he/him
Council 5 Finance Committee/Executive Board Meeting-DULUTH
The Finance Committee will begin at 10AM and the Executive Board meeting will start at 11AM.
Virtual Steward Refresher Class
Starting in January 2024, Council 93 will be introducing Steward Refresher Classes to our training program. These will be one-hour classes, conducted over Zoom, that will provide Stewards with a “refresher” on one or more aspects of being a Steward. These free classes...