AFSCME Local 1598 Newsletter

Greetings brothers and sisters!

This year has been a whirlwind of activity for Local 1598.

As most of you may know, Dottie Bornice, the local's office manager for 27 years, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in July 2006, she retired shortly thereafter, and moved to Florida with her daughter and son in-law to seek treatment. Sadly, she passed away in April 2007.

The local office in Bristol, PA got a much needed face lift and some updated office equipment, not to mention a part time office manager, Ella Hamell.

Ella was an AFSCME member for 20+ years and served on Local 1598's executive board as Treasurer for over 15 years. She is also an AFSCME retiree and President of the AFSCME retirees.

In addition to getting the office running smoothly again, we have been working for several months to create website for our members. This is a sorely needed tool for the membership. We will be adding new information for our members in order to alleviate the high cost of postage and the possibility of some members not receiving information in a timely manner.

October 6, 2008 marks the 50th anniversary of Local 1598! We are in the midst of planning some exciting events and prizes to give away at the general membership meetings. Stay tuned for updates…

Lastly, in April 2007 I was voted into office on Council 13's executive board as vice president of AFSCME county workers statewide. I look forward to not only serving my local, but serving all the county workers across the state of Pennsylvania!

Yours in Solidarity,

Linda B. Vuono
President of Local 1598
Council 13 Vice President of County Workers