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Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

Latest jobs report shows public services are ‘on the way toward a full recovery’

AFSCME President Lee Saunders applauded the latest federal jobs report, which showed the U.S. economy gaining 199,000 jobs in November.

AFSCME-backed bill would help child care providers with food costs

AFSCME supports a proposal in Congress to ease the financial burden on child care professionals who provide meals and snacks.

Forensic Labor Management

FORENSIC SERVICES

AFSCME LABOR/MANAGEMENT MEETING

St. Peter – HR Conference Room – Microsoft Teams

November 16, 2023

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

 

Present: Rebecca Robinson; Scott Melby; Jonelle Gressman; Karen Gorman; Kyle Heinze; Marvin Sullivan; Cory Moon; Ryan Cates; Eric Manriquez; Steaed Doehring; James Kibler

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM LAST MONTH:

Meeting minutes from last month were approved.

Forensic Labor Management Meeting 11/16/23

General Membership Meeting 11/16/23

11/16/2023 4:30pm

Called to order by Ryan Cates

In attendance

 

Jamie Schwartz, Nick Weerts, Cory Moon, Mike Hohenstein, Eric Hesse, Matt Stenger, Kyle Heinze, Antonino Guerrero, Michael Jacobson, Logan Goettl, Porsha Wright, Nikolas Weiers, Travis Snyder, James Kibler, Steaed Doehring     Via Zoom – Eric Manriquez, Suzanne Kocurek,   

 

Secretary Report

Steaed Doehring Made a Motion to approve the minutes from last month.

2nd by James Kibler - Passed

Treasurer Report

MSOP Labor Management Meeting 11/09/23

MINNESOTA SEX OFFENDER PROGRAM

AFSCME LABOR/MANAGEMENT MEETING

St. Peter – HR Conference Room – Microsoft Teams

Nov 9, 2023

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

 

Present: Steaed Doehring, Eric Manriquez, Matt Stenger, Ryan Cates, Jamie Schwartz, Paul Rodriguez, Troy Sherwood, Michelle Breamer, Karen Holicky, Michelle Sexe, Heidi Peura, Lea Plonty, Annie Jakacki

 

FOLLOW-UP ITEMS

AFSCME applauds nomination of Nicole Berner to federal appeals court in Virginia

Our union applauds the nomination of longtime Service Employees International Union (SEIU) lawyer, Nicole Berner, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Investigation Notes