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Economists with Diverse Views Agree: Federal Aid to States, Cities, Towns Is Needed Now

Economists of diverse backgrounds, who might otherwise disagree on a range of policy issues, spoke with a single voice on Monday on the need for Congress to provide robust aid to states, cities and

During National EMS Week, Thank First Responders with More Than Words

As New York City became the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic, emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, including 

Honoring AFSCME Public Safety Members During Law Enforcement Week

During Law Enforcement Week, we honor public safety officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

April 2020 General Membership Minutes

General Membership Meeting-AFSCME 404

April 16, 2020

400PM Video Conference

Present:

Adam Castle, Ryan Cates, Hans Paulson, Steve Wilking, Shannon Timm, Judy, Annie Jukacki, Nick Weertz, Stacey Mueller, Jake Schoenecker

1.Secretary Report:

*During the corona shutdown, the union is unable to vote or make motions*

April 2020 Forensics Meet and Confer

AFSCME Labor Management MSH

April 16, 2020 1230PM

Administration Building

 

This Workers Memorial Day, We Honor Those Who Died at Work, Including From COVID-19

Roxie Nelson remembers her father, Ed Nelson, as a caring and passionate man who often put the needs of others before his own.

“When I was around him his phone was always busy, and he would take calls from people all the time,” she recalls. “He was always working to help somebody, whether it was at the union or friends or family. He would take care of people whenever they needed help.”

‘Our Work is Essential to Keep Kids Safe’

Editor’s note: The following is a story from the front lines of the fight against COVID-19, as told by a member in Washington state:

“My name is Kristina Johnson-Short and I am a social services specialist with the Division of Children, Youth and Families in Washington state. I’m a proud AFSCME member, a shop steward and president of AFSCME Local 1054 (WFSE). I am also a domestic violence survivor.

April 9th 2020 MSOP Meet and Confer

AFSCME MSOP Labor Management

April 9th, 2020

Human Resources Room

12PM

 

Attendance: Adam Castle, Ryan Cates, Annie Juckaki, Steve Wilking, Nick Weerts, Eric Hesse, Bonnie Wold, Michelle Sexe, Tory Sherwood, Tim Lokensgard, Bonnie Wold, Michelle Breamer, Paul Rodriguez, Ryan Kern, Denise Considine

 

AFSCME AGENDA ITEMS

Follow Up Items

AFSCME Urgently Demands More Aid from Congress for States, Localities

It’s become clear that relief bills Congress has approved thus far, including the record $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, won’t be enough to quell the health and economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

What other aid should Congress provide? AFSCME has recommendations.

Bayou State Blues: Members Slammed While Processing Record Unemployment Claims

AFSCME members working for the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) are hopping busy these days fulfilling a critical mission. They are helping Louisianans survive as the Bayou State’s economy buckles under pressure from the coronavirus pandemic.

March 2020 MSOP Meeting Minutes

AFSCME MSOP Labor Management

March 12 2020

Human Resources Room

12PM

 

Attendance: Adam Castle, Ryan Cates, Annie Juckaki, Jamie Sheppard, Steve Wilking, Nick Weerts, Eric Hesse, Bonnie Wold, Michelle Breamer, Paul Rodriguez, Ryan Kern, Denise Considine

 

AFSCME AGENDA ITEMS