AFSCME Local 1598 Newsletter
Greetings
brothers and sisters!
What an exciting year! We celebrated our 50 year
anniversary and got new president elected!
Thanks to all of you who knocked on doors and
worked the phone banks to make it happen! The
50th anniversary picnic was very nice. We had
a relaxing day at Adventureland Park. The executive
board is discussing whether or not we want to
plan an annual picnic for AFSCME Local 1598 families.
More info. to follow...
One
of the things I love about this union is that
there's always something being offered to the
members. This March we will be sending 16 members
to the Women's Conference March 13-15. Remember,
it's not just for women! Denise Luna, Chief Steward
for the 05 unit is on the Council 13 Women's Advisory
Board in Harrisburg and can provide more information.
Anyone who is interested can contact Ella Hamell
at the Bristol office at 215-788-8155 and
she can direct you to Denise if you have questions
about what takes place at this conference.
In spite of the economy, some of the units in
this local got some very note-worthy contracts.
Thanks to AFSCME Business Agent, Tom Tosti, the
03/05 units got a 4 year contract and health insurance
co-pays that won't increase for the life of the
contract. This past July, 3 members of the executive
board plus myself went to the International Convention
in San Francisco, California. Since AFSCME was
gearing up for their campaign for Obama, we got
to hear him speak via satellite. I also got to
serve on the Elections Committee. It was such
an interesting experience that I hope I get to
serve again in the future.
At one of our board meetings, prior to the holidays,
a motion was made to make food baskets and distribute
them to families in need. This past Thanksgiving
and Christmas Denise Luna, and Lynn Hanes, both
Chief Stewards and executive board members, shopped
for and distributed 12 food baskets to Head Start,
a Woman's place and union families in need. Many
thanks to them for their generous donation of
time and effort! A lot of families had a nicer
holiday because of their efforts.
Please take note of the new calendar
of events. We have, for the first time, planned
out the general membership meetings for the year.
Please make sure to check the website prior to
the event to note any changes.
Yours in Solidarity,
Linda B. Vuono
President of Local 1598
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