AFSCME Local 1368 - Massachusetts DYS and DSS Workers Union

Lawyers for Mass. teen convicted of killing classmate want judge to reduce conviction

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:55:32 -0400

THE 2010 FAMILY DAY AT SIX FLAGS WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:52:04 -0400

The day was perfect the weather was great and thanks to all the help from the Local 1368 stewards it was a great success. The prizes drawn for the following Scholarship fund and future family day events were: 21 Gear Tail Bike, digital camera, one hundred dollar ($100.00) gift certificate to Wal-Mart, two fifty dollar ($50.00) visa cash cards and one hundred seventy five dollars ($175.00) in a 50/50 cash drawing.

Grievance Review Committee Meeting / E-Broad Meeting

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:18:02 -0400

Start: Aug 19 2010 - 9:00am

Timezone: Etc/GMT+4

39th International Convention in Boston

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:28:48 -0400

Start: Jun 27 2010 - 1:00pm

End: Jul 2 2010 - 12:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT+4

LOCAL NEWS LETTER IN BRIEF

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:14:04 -0400

Lee Saunders

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 09:25:19 -0400

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Dear Sisters and Brothers: The power of our union rests on a
foundation of strong, educated and active local union leaders. And at all levels
of leadership, our union must reflect the faces of AFSCME today.At the
outset of my campaign for AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer, I noted that ours is a
diverse union – and that our diversity gives us strength. There are, among
others, regional and cultural differences and traditions that must be honored.
At AFSCME, we don’t avoid these differences. We embrace them.That’s why
President McEntee and I have championed the AFSCME Next Wave initiative to
create paths for young and new rank and file members to become activists and
leaders.And that’s why I worked to establish the AFSCME/UNCF Union
Scholars Program, a unique partnership with the United Negro College Fund to
reach out to young people of color who want to join the labor
movement.Throughout my career at AFSCME, I’ve sought to strengthen the
voices of all members with cutting-edge leadership programs for people of color,
immigrants, women and young workers.To move this agenda forward, we need
to continue our relationship with and develop even stronger ties to the
constituency organizations that foster pride, promote tolerance and educate –
organizations such as A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI), Asian Pacific
American Labor Alliance (APALA), Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU),
Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW), Labor Council for Latin American
Advancement (LCLAA) and Pride At Work. These groups consist of committed,
energetic members who represent the future of the labor movement.Over
the years, AFSCME has fought vigorously to secure equal pay for women, to end
discrimination against men and women because of their sexual orientation and to
level the playing field for people with disabilities. The explanation is simple,
yet deeply felt: An injury to one is an injury to all.Because of our
efforts, AFSCME has become the strongest and boldest union in the American labor
movement. That is exactly what our members deserve. I’m proud of what we stand
for and what we have accomplished together, and I am committed to building on
all we have achieved to create a vibrant future for our members and the services
they provide.As we move closer to the election for Secretary-Treasurer,
I am profoundly grateful to the more than 400 AFSCME Councils, Locals and
leaders who have embraced my candidacy (http://www.unitedforlee.com/united-lee)
-- a number that grows every day. Please stay in touch with my campaign at www.unitedforlee.com
and on Facebook.
In Solidarity,Lee Saunders

Legislative Update - Senate Proposed FY11 Budget

Wed, 19 May 2010 20:56:51 -0400

Dear AFSCME Member:

The Massachusetts State Senate released its proposed FY2011 budget today. FY11 begins on July 1, 2010.

While we are still analyzing the Senate budget and comparing it to the current budget to determine the level of proposed spending cuts, we are pleased to report that the Senate IS NOT recommending any increases to health insurance premium contribution rates for state and higher education workers.

STAFF ASSUALTS CENTRAL AREA

Sat, 01 May 2010 21:02:31 -0400

Just within the last Month alone, there have been three separate major assaults on staff with injuries in Central Area.

DYS Raises - APPROVED by House & Senate

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:44:05 -0400

Dear member of AFSCME Local 1368 (DYS Employees Union).

URGENT Legislative Action Request RE: Threat to Pacheco Law

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:39:23 -0400

A harmful amendment has been filed to the proposed House of Representatives FY11 budget that would drastically weaken the Pacheco Law,which protects public employees and the taxpayers from privatization.

Rumors of Central Region Caseworkers being FORCED to cover floors on units

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:38:12 -0400

Local 1368 Union

Legislative Update - Alliance Contract Funding

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:15:23 -0400

Dear member of AFSCME Local 1368 (DYS Employees Union).

Local 1368 - News Letter IN BRIEF

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:36:27 -0400

CO PAY AND INSURANCE COST FUNDING

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:26:13 -0500

Juvenile Corrections officer killed during escape

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:23:47 -0500

Pine Bluff AR. Feb 2 2010 A correctional officer at the Jack Jones Juvenile Detention Center was killed and a second injured Saturday night during an escape from the facility. Two of the three people accused in the death were arrested Sunday afternoon in Fort Smith.

Officer Leonard “Sandy” Wall of Pine Bluff was pronounced dead at 3:50 p.m. Sunday at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center at Little Rock, said Sheriff’s Department Major Greg Bolin.