Mexico, MO- On Monday June 15 Representative Steven Webber of the 23rd House District visited the Mexico Veterans Home to see first hand the hard work of AFSCME Council 72 members. Denise McCall the President of AFSCME Local 3503 guided Representative Webber’s visit through the residential floors of the veteran’s home and had this to say, “Rep. Webber’s visit to our facility was wonderful. It is great to see our elected officials taking an interest in the care of our veterans and the working people who care for them. Our members take great pride knowing Representative Webber is looking out for all of us.”
During the Representatives tour President McCall highlighted two of the main challenges Local 3503 members face, mandated overtime and chronic understaffing at the facility. As a Marine and fellow veteran residents of Mexico Veterans Home were especially glad to see on of their own looking into their facility and care.
At the end of his tour Representative Webber had the following to say, “As a veteran I understand the sacrifices the residents of Mexico Veterans Home have made for all of us. It is our duty to make sure they receive the best care possible. That means making sure facilities like Mexico Veterans Home are fully funded and have staffing levels that ensure quality care for every veteran.”
