Today, November 30

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  5:06pm

  Bryan Chong created December 2023 Executive Board and Delegates Meeting

  AFSCME COUNCIL 4’s DECEMBER EXECUTIVE BOARD AND DELEGATES MEETINGWhen:...

  AFSCME COUNCIL 4’s DECEMBER EXECUTIVE BOARD AND DELEGATES MEETING

  When: Thursday, December 7, 2023

  Where: Casa Mia at the Hawthorne Inn, 2421 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT

  Cocktail hour 6:00 – 7:00 pm (Cash bar) 

  Dinner at 7:00 pm, Dancing to follow

  This is a regularly scheduled Delegates meeting

  YOU MUST RSVP to  [email protected] BY NOVEMBER 10TH 2023, 5:00 PM 

  See flyer linked here.

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  4:51pm

  Renee Hamel created Council 4 Police Training

  Attached is a Flyer for the Police Training on December 6, 2023.  The...

  Attached is a Flyer for the Police Training on December 6, 2023.  The Training will be at the Council 4 Office in New Britain. 

  Please RSVP with Stephanie Wise at [email protected] or 860-612-3803.  

  

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  4:37pm

  Matthew Jeweler updated Council 3 Newsletter

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  4:33pm

  Matthew Jeweler updated Member Spotlight: Zach Reed

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  	Local 582 is preparing for contract negotiations soon, and with that comes decisions that must be made. Many of Zach's fellow members are on the younger side, and they're concerned with immediate challenges like the rising cost of living. It's an issue that also resonates deeply with him as a single father striving to secure stability for himself and his daughter.		Local 582 is preparing for contract negotiations soon, and with that comes decisions that must be made. Many of Zach's fellow members are on the younger side, and they're concerned with immediate challenges like the rising cost of living. It's an issue that also resonates deeply with him as a single father striving to secure stability for himself and his daughter.
  	Zach says that being a part of our union is not just about securing personal victories; it's about ensuring a brighter future for all. His passion goes far beyond personal gains, and can be seen through his dedication to improving the lives of all of his colleagues. He is always talking with those he works with, inviting others to join the cause: *"If you're not with us, you're working against us. We have to organize every day for the fight at the bargaining table; it's a day-to-day battle to win what we deserve."*		Zach says that being a part of our union is not just about securing personal victories; it's about ensuring a brighter future for all. His passion goes far beyond personal gains, and can be seen through his dedication to improving the lives of all of his colleagues. He is always talking with those he works with, inviting others to join the cause: *"If you're not with us, you're working against us. We have to organize every day for the fight at the bargaining table; it's a day-to-day battle to win what we deserve."*
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  4:32pm

  Brian Cohen created 2024 Calendar

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   LOCAL_3652_CALENDAR_2024.PDF

  THIS CALENDAR SHOWS ALL UNION HOLIDAYS AND ALL BIWEEKLY PAY DATES FOR THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR.

   

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  4:31pm

  Matthew Jeweler created Member Spotlight: Zach Reed

  A lifelong resident of Anne Arundel County and a member of AFSCME Local 582...

  A lifelong resident of Anne Arundel County and a member of AFSCME Local 582, Zach Reed is more than a maintenance mechanic for government buildings; for the past seven years he's been vital to ensuring safe, functional spaces for the public throughout the county.

  His journey began in the private sector as a sheet metal worker, where he witnessed the power of collective action firsthand as a member of his union there. When his daughter was born, he made the decision to switch to the public sector. He was sure of one thing: it had to be a union job.

  "Every day I try to make things better, whether it's at the negotiating table, helping with a grievance, or out on the shop floor," he says. During his probationary period, Zach became a shop steward, and since then, he has grown to wear many hats — treasurer, organizer, and advocate.

  "If you're not at the table, you're on the menu," Zach asserts, emphasizing his union's pivotal role in safeguarding employees' rights. He strives to bring clarity for his fellow union members and coworkers, dispelling misconceptions about unions and emphasizing the collective power of a union in securing much needed rights and benefits.

  Local 582 is preparing for contract negotiations soon, and with that comes decisions that must be made. Many of Zach's fellow members are on the younger side, and they're concerned with immediate challenges like the rising cost of living. It's an issue that also resonates deeply with him as a single father striving to secure stability for himself and his daughter.

  Zach says that being a part of our union is not just about securing personal victories; it's about ensuring a brighter future for all. His passion goes far beyond personal gains, and can be seen through his dedication to improving the lives of all of his colleagues. He is always talking with those he works with, inviting others to join the cause: "If you're not with us, you're working against us. We have to organize every day for the fight at the bargaining table; it's a day-to-day battle to win what we deserve."

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  4:26pm

  Renee Hamel updated Higher Ed Town Hall w/Sen. Martin Looney (New Haven)

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  -	Higher Ed Town Hall w/Sen. Martin Looney	+	Higher Ed Town Hall w/Sen. Martin Looney (New Haven)

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  4:26pm

  Matthew Jeweler updated November 2023 Message from AFSCME Maryland Council 3 President Patrick Moran

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  4:25pm

  Renee Hamel created Higher Ed Town Hall w/Sen. Martin Looney (New Haven)

  To stop the significant budget cuts coming to CT State in 2024 and 2025,...

  To stop the significant budget cuts coming to CT State in 2024 and 2025, Gov. Lamont and the legislature must pass emergency funding in the spring.

  Senate President Martin Looney has the power to champion this vote on the Senate floor to stop workforce reductions, tuition hikes, and cuts to services for students. This is our opportunity to make the case for why we need this funding and ask for his leadership on this issue. 

  Click here to register for the Town Hall
  Click here for event flyer:  town_hall_2.pdf

  We need all hands on deck at this event to demonstrate our commitment and our power!

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  4:25pm

  Matthew Jeweler updated November 2023 Message from AFSCME Maryland Council 3 President Patrick Moran

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  -	*Giving Thanks*	+	*GIVING THANKS* --------------------------------------------------------------
  	The holiday season has started, and we have a lot to be grateful for — all because of the work that AFSCME members do each and every day across the state of Maryland. I am particularly grateful that we are now working as a unified AFSCME, collectively working together in every city, county, school district, university, and state agency to serve our communities.		The holiday season has started, and we have a lot to be grateful for — all because of the work that AFSCME members do each and every day across the state of Maryland. I am particularly grateful that we are now working as a unified AFSCME, collectively working together in every city, county, school district, university, and state agency to serve our communities.

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  4:25pm

  Matthew Jeweler updated November 2023 Message from AFSCME Maryland Council 3 President Patrick Moran

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  	The holiday season has started, and we have a lot to be grateful for — all because of the work that AFSCME members do each and every day across the state of Maryland. I am particularly grateful that we are now working as a unified AFSCME, collectively working together in every city, county, school district, university, and state agency to serve our communities.		The holiday season has started, and we have a lot to be grateful for — all because of the work that AFSCME members do each and every day across the state of Maryland. I am particularly grateful that we are now working as a unified AFSCME, collectively working together in every city, county, school district, university, and state agency to serve our communities.
  -	During this holiday season, I’m grateful to those who work in our State Highway Administration or for a county or city Department of Public Works who keep our roads plowed and safe when we visit friends and family. When I’m paying for gasoline to refill my tank, I’m grateful to the AFSCME members who are ensuring that our pumps are certified and accurate and that we are getting every drop we paid for. And when my relatives are flying into town this holiday season, I’m grateful to the members who ensure planes can land on time and safely at the airport.	+	During this holiday season, I'm grateful to those who work in our State Highway Administration or for a county or city Department of Public Works who keep our roads plowed and safe when we visit friends and family. When I'm paying for gasoline to refill my tank, I'm grateful to the AFSCME members who are ensuring that our pumps are certified and accurate and that we are getting every drop we paid for. And when my relatives are flying into town this holiday season, I'm grateful to the members who ensure planes can land on time and safely at the airport.
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  4:23pm

  Matthew Jeweler created November 2023 Message from AFSCME Maryland Council 3 President Patrick Moran

  Giving ThanksThe holiday season has started, and we have a...

  Giving Thanks

  The holiday season has started, and we have a lot to be grateful for — all because of the work that AFSCME members do each and every day across the state of Maryland. I am particularly grateful that we are now working as a unified AFSCME, collectively working together in every city, county, school district, university, and state agency to serve our communities.

  During this holiday season, I'm grateful to those who work in our State Highway Administration or for a county or city Department of Public Works who keep our roads plowed and safe when we visit friends and family. When I'm paying for gasoline to refill my tank, I'm grateful to the AFSCME members who are ensuring that our pumps are certified and accurate and that we are getting every drop we paid for. And when my relatives are flying into town this holiday season, I'm grateful to the members who ensure planes can land on time and safely at the airport.

  Words can't fully describe how incredibly grateful I am for all the amazing AFSCME members and staff I get to work with each day to ensure our communities can be safe, healthy, and thriving places. Thank you for being with me in this movement to build our great union.

  - AFSCME Maryland Council 3 President Patrick Moran

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  3:40pm

  cristine.rice updated Job Openings

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  3:40pm

  cristine.rice created RECRUITMENT Council Representative/Internal Organizer, Spokane

  Who We Are:The Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE),...

  Who We Are:

  The Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE), AFSCME Council 28, has a long history of fighting for workers’ rights and employee benefits while tackling social justice issues with passion and energy. The WFSE has been operating in the state capital for 80 years fighting for fairness and equality. We ensure hard-working public service workers get better pay, health care, and retirement, and a healthy work environment. There’s more to accomplish, and we believe we can accomplish it with the right personnel. Come join our team and be part of a larger mission that will make an impact for years to come. Learn more about who we are at: wfse.org.

  What We’re Looking For:

  The Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is recruiting to fill a vacancy in our Council Representative position located in the Spokane Field Office.  This position works independently and part of a team to coordinate and facilitate internal organizing and conduct worksite visits to engage members and offer solutions to workplace issues. Council Representatives activate membership by motivating and assisting members in coordinating workplace job actions and rallies; interacts appropriately with members to resolve workplace issues through member mobilization, both in groups and in a one-to-one setting; and schedules, advertises, and conducts workplace informational meetings.

  Council Representatives conduct political grassroots organizing by scheduling, advertising, and conducting PEOPLE and Get Out The Vote (GOTV) presentations; schedules, advertises, and conducts training for stewards, MAT Leaders, and members; and mentors stewards. Additional duties include:

  • Utilize knowledge of various collective bargaining agreements to effectively processes grievances on behalf of members;
  • Attends and presents cases to Local and Statewide Grievance Committees;
  • Represent members and attend pre-disciplinary (Loudermill) meetings and attends and presents cases at the top agency step of grievance hearings;
  • Attends monthly local membership meetings; and
  • Attends local and regional Union Management Communication Meetings.

  Required Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 6 months experience in labor unions, labor or community organizing, and basic personnel practices.

  Desirable Qualifications:

  • Possess good written and oral communication skills, by reading, writing, and communicating effectively.
  • The ability to present information and speak to groups of varying sizes.
  • Possesses a valid Washington State driver’s license, access to a...

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  3:32pm

  CMayo updated Max Vast (they/them)

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  -	Vice President for Organizing	+	President

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  3:03pm

  ckhatiwada updated Union News, Events and Services Update

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  3:01pm

  ckhatiwada updated Union News, Events and Services Update

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  2:18pm

  Namita Waghray updated Steven Roth

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  2:17pm

  Namita Waghray updated Kimm Massengill-Bernardin

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  2:09pm

  ckhatiwada created Union News, Events and Services Update

  DC 37 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' HOUSING PROGRAMAre you thinking of buying your...

  DC 37 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' HOUSING PROGRAM

  Are you thinking of buying your first home but don’t know where to begin? The DC 37 Municipal Employees Housing Program is pleased to announce the return of First Time Homebuyer Seminars. Join us as we discuss the mortgage process, how to prepare application materials, and what potential lenders are looking for. We will be joined by representatives from Wells Fargo, Chase, and Valley Bank. We hope to see you there!

   Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.  | Join the seminar when it begins by clicking here. 

  SAFETY AND HEALTH

  The DC 37 Safety and Health Department advises all of our members against the adverse effects of cold stress as temperatures continue to drop this winter season. If your job title requires you to work outdoors in cold environments for extended timeframes, you are more vulnerable to cold stress. 

   Cold stress occurs by driving down the skin temperature, and eventually the internal body temperature. As the body is unable to warm itself, serious injuries such as hypothermia, frostbite, and immersion/trench foot may occur. 

   Factors that increase your risk of cold stress injuries/illnesses include: 

  • Wetness/Dampness 
  • Dressing Inappropriately  
  • Predisposed Health Conditions (hypertension, hypothyroidism, and diabetes) 

  Symptoms of cold stress include: 

  • Fatigue
  • Confusion
  • Disorientation
  • Excessive Shivering
  • Loss of Coordination

  If you notice your coworker is experiencing symptoms of cold stress: 

  • Call 911 immediately in an emergency. 
  • To prevent further heat loss:
  • Move the worker to a warm place.
  • Change to dry clothes.
  • Cover the body (including the head and neck) with blankets, and with something to block the cold (e.g., tarp, garbage bag). Do not cover the face.
  • Give warm, sweetened drinks if alert (no alcohol)

  For more information on cold stress, please ...

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