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We're committed to winning our rights and respect.

Our next step to winning those rights and respect is the contract meeting in our area.
 
 Committed members at the State of Emergency Meeting last week.
 
We are committed! Are you?
 State of Emergency follow up meetings are scheduled across the state. We'll find out about the obstacles we face - how we can overcome them and win the freedom to decide what's best for our families. Our contract with the state will help determine that - if we commit to winning a good contract.
 
Call Missouri AFSCME 1-877-279-0437 to locate a meeting near you.


UPDATE: State of Emergency Meetings with AFSCME Iowa members. They fight and win. We can too.

STATE OF EMERGENCY MEETING Update!
Iowa AFSCME members Janet Hansen and Teresa Furnas will share the struggle and successes of fighting back budget cuts and saving services. Come hear how they won and how we can win in Missouri.

 
Visit with Janet or Teresa at a meeting near you.We can help you find a meeting location and time. Just call AFSCME Missouri toll free: 1-877-279-0437



Recent News- AFSCME members say Enough!

Enough! AFSCME MEMBERS FIGHT BACK BUDGET CUTS. Read About it:


Take Action NOW!

See our budget proposal coverage by KOMU here>>> http://www.youtube.com/user/MOAFSCME



Actions to End Mandatory Overtime Across the State

AT THE CAPITOL AND ACROSS THE STATE
WE'RE FIGHTING TO END MANDATORY OVERTIME

On. Jan 7 at facilties throughout Missouri we called for an end to mandatory overtime. On Jan 14 we took the fight to Jefferson City where we backed our bargaining team as it worked for fair overtime policies and told lawmakers to pass legislation fixing the staffing crisis.

www.afscmecouncil72.org   text 'GOAFSCME' to 313131 for updates!

 



UPCOMING BARGAINING BATTLE: FIGHTING FOR NO MANDATORY OVERTIME

 

We are making progress at the bargaining table. For more details see your bargaining team member.

Now we need to speak loud and clear about the issue that affects us and the service we provide. Take action at your facility so the state gets the message: NO MANDATORY OVERTIME.

 

“It will take all of us to come together and fight for the contract we deserve. Sign up if you aren’t already a member- we can’t fight mandatory overtime without you!” -Van Bolden, Bargaining Member- St. Louis

 

Call toll free 877-279-0437 for more information.

Not a Member yet? Sign up NOW with your organizer or representative.

 

 

 



Local 1324 Activists Make the Case for Safety!

Members of AFSCME Local 1324 are campaigning for improvements in health & safety for months, by shedding light on the dramatic increase to employee injuries, and proposing solutions. This week, they took their demand for a new, “Man-down alarm system” to the DMH Commission. Check out all the media coverage here!

More stories: AFSCME wants new alarm system at Fulton State Hospital
Mental hospital workers urge state to buy new alarm system
Hospital sees more staff injuries
Worker involvement and pressure make the difference

August
Members host a health & safety forum, for all interested Fulton Hospital employees to identify problems and generate a list of solutions. They schedule monthly labor/management meetings with facility administrators to address the concerns and make their proposals.

September
Members demand and receive more input and another direct care employee slot on the facility’s health & safety committee, and a policy that ensures emergency personnel attend to injured employees on the wards.



AFSCME Members from Around the State Unite for Veteran Care

 WE PROTECT VETERANS CARE
AFSCME members came together on Nov 10 presenting a petition with hundreds of signatures from all seven veterans home asking the Veterans Commission to change the sick leave policy.
AFSCME members made the case that the policy prevents sick staff from taking sick leave.

 

The spirited AFSCME activists Stacy Griffiths-Mt. Vernon, Wendy Battaglia & Lathey Riley of Cameron, Regina Furr & Deborah Coreman-St. Louis

WE FORCED THE COMMISSION
Following an intense exchange between AFSCME members, Veterans Commission and officials, Director Kay was ordered to investigate leave policy and report back.