NEXT WAVE Hits Council 13

19 "Next Wavers" (members age 35 and under) visited C13 for a day and a half packed with history, brainstorming, workshops, tours, introductions, and solidarity.  The Next Wave Phase II Focus Group took place July 10-12.

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

The 2008-09 Budget has been finalized.  Gov. Rendell signed the budget bill just after 6pm on the 4th of July.  The July 1 deadline was met; the Rainy Day Fund was left intact; and most importantly, state employees stayed on the job.  

AFSCME Aid for Flood Victims

AFSCME members in the Midwest have been working with relief and repair efforts as massive floods hit 6 states. Some of these same members have lost homes, cars and every possession. Please help our brothers and sisters affected by these storms and floods by contributing to the AFSCME Fallen Heroes Fund.

Meet Barack Obama

The AFL-CIO has posted a Barack Obama Toolkit and Background on their web site which serves as an excellent resource for both members and staff as they join the fight to take back America.  The link provides Talking Points; Obama's Key Positions and Policies; Fact Sheets and more.  Check our Labor Site of the Month to download free fliers.

Letter of Thanks from Soldiers' and Sailors'

AFSCME received a letter of thanks from Commandant Nancy Stevenson, Soldiers' and Sailors' Home; for donated clothing and toiletries valuing $1,673.  The 2nd 'Operation Veterans' Hope' presentation event took place recently at the facility. 

38th AFSCME International Convention Scheduled for San Francisco

The 38th AFSCME International Convention will take place July 28 - August 1 at Moscone West Convention Center in downtown San Francisco, CA.  C13's delegation will be housed at the San Francisco Hilton Hotel.  38th International Convention and San Francisco.