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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.

10.19.23 GM Minutes

10/19/23 General Membership Meeting Minutes

In Attendance:

Ryan Cates, Jamie Schwartz, Kyle Heinze, Matt Stenger, Marvin Sullivan, Antonio Guerrero, 

Nick Weerts, Eric Manriquez, Steaed Doehring, Ben Zarn, Jenny Mills, Cami Baume,

Dalton Sawyer.        

Via Zoom – Mike Hohenstein, Thea, Judy, and Samson.   Apologies to those on Zoom, there was a technical difficulty.

Secretary Report:

A motion was made by Steaed Doehring to approve the minutes from last month.

FMHP Labor Management Meeting Minutes 10.19.23

10.19.23 

Present: Rebecca Robinson, Scott Melby, Brian Wills, Jonelle Gressman, Roxanne Portner, Michelle Chalin, Kyle Heinze, Marvin Sullivan, Cory Moon, Ryan Cates, Eric Manriquez, Steaed Doehring

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM LAST MONTH:

Meeting minutes from last month were approved.

REFLECTIONS / CELEBRATIONS:

MSOP LABOR MANAGEMENT 10/12/23

MINNESOTA SEX OFFENDER PROGRAM

AFSCME LABOR/MANAGEMENT MEETING

St. Peter – HR Conference Room – Microsoft Teams

Oct 12, 2023

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

 

Present: Bonnie Wold, Troy Sherwood, Tim Lokensgard, Eric Christensen, Karen Holicky, Nicole Boder, Michelle Sexe, Lea Plonty, Heidi Peura, Eric Hesse, Eric Manriquez, Nick Weerts, Jamie Schwartz, Steaed Doehring

 

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Biden’s new $9 billion student debt relief plan would greatly help public service workers

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden administration halted all federal student loan repayments. After the national COVID-19 emergency ended in March 2023, Congress passed a law preventing further extensions. As a result, payments resumed in October.

For people whose student loan repayments have started up again, there’s good news.

FMHP Labor Management Meeting Minutes 09/21/23

FMHP LABOR MANAGEMENT MEETING 9/21/23

Attendance: Ryan Cates, Matt Stenger, Cory Moon, Eric Manriquez, Rick Pitts, Marvin Sullivan, James Kibler, Annie Jakacki, Brian Wills, Scott Melby, Michelle Chalin, Roxanne Portner, Jonelle Gressman, Sarah Aili

9/21/2023 General Membership Meeting

Present: Rick Pitts, Eric Manriquez, Ryan Cates, Nick Weerts, Jamie Schwartz, Cory Moon, James Kibler, Antonio Guerrero, Kyle Heinze, Cami Baume, Jennifer Mills, Lisa Brandenburg. 

Via Zoom: Marvin Sullivan, Annie Jakacki

Secretary Report:

A motion was made to accept the minutes from last month by Rick Pitts and 2nd by Jamie Schwartz – Passed.

Treasurer Report: Antonio Guerrero

Cash Balance Beginning of Month: $94,440.38

Income for the Month: $7,530.53

Expenses for the Month: $8,366.43

Cash Balance End of Month: $93,604.38

President Saunders, AFSCME members picket with UAW members, show strong solidarity

TOLEDO, Ohio – AFSCME President Lee Saunders and dozens of AFSCME members stood strong alongside striking UAW members at the Stellantis Jeep and Chrysler assembly plant here Monday in a powerful demonstration of solidarity with the autoworkers. UAW members are