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A Great Day for Public Safety Officers
After 12 years, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill extending collective bargaining rights to police, firefighters and other first responders in all 50 states.
The Public Safety Employer - Employee Cooperation Act (H.R. 980), approved 314-97, allows public safety workers to join unions and bargain over wages and workplace matters. The bill was originally introduced in 1995 and subsequently introduced every year. It will now go to the Senate. Read More...
Supplemental Bargaining
Supplemental Bargaining for Corrections has successfully yielded eleven non-economic items relative to safety, security, health and efficiency tentatively agreed to with the State Administration. In addition to these, the Corrections bargaining unit will receive a $3/hour raise.
To actually realize the raise, the legislature must authorize funding this next session. If the bill supporting the the raise passes, then Corrections should receive it in their second pay period after July 1, 2007.
Next Executive Board Meeting
3rd Sunday of the Month
August 19, 2007
September 16, 2007
October 21, 2007
November 18, 2007
Council 18 Headquarters, Albuquerque
3422 Central Sub Local
The stewards meeting will be on the first and 3rd Monday of every month
General Meeting
will be held on the first of every month, 5:00 CIC room, Los Lunas
3422 Roswell Sub Local
The Roswell sub local is going to be holding nominations and elections at the prison on January 25th from 1:30 to 4:00 pm.
3422 PNM Sub Local
PNM sub local has their meetings every third Wednesday of the month at the Santa Fe hall from 4 to 7 pm starting in February 2007.
State Labor Management Committee
AFSCME Statewide Labor Management Committee (LMC) 2008 Schedule
All meetings will be scheduled for the second Thursday of each month and the locations will alternate between AFSCME and State agency locations. The meetings will start at 1:00 pm and end at 4:00 pm.
- January 10th – State agency (NMCD)
- March – 13th – AFSCME Union hall in ABQ
- May – 8th – State agency (to be announced)
- July – 10th – AFSCME Union hall in ABQ
- September – 11th – State agency (to be announced)
- November – 13th – AFSCME Union hall in ABQ
State of New Mexico and AFSCME Labor Management Committee
Download a current list of members and polices: Team List 12.27.07
It is the mission of the labor management committee to promote an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust in the workplace and to advance the welfare of all state employees. This will be done by:
· Building and maintaining a cooperative relationship to foster
effective dialogue,
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Working conscientiously, amicably and equitably toward advancing shared
goals,
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Collaboratively resolving mutual issues using interest-based problem
solving.
We pledge our joint best efforts to make this mission a reality.
This committee is free to address, without restriction, any topic of mutual interest or concern which affects working conditions of bargaining unit employees. If you should have any concerns please let us know, so the committee can addressed your issues. However, please make sure your local President is aware of any concerns you may have.
Authorization Forms for State Employees
Authorization forms for State Employees to pay dues or fair share fees to Council 18 can now be downloaded from the website. Membership dues and fair share fees can automatically be deducted and transferred to Council 18, if members submit their authorization
forms to their agency's main Human Resources office and send a copy to Council 18.
Click here to download form.
Council 18 Working for You!
Council 18 continues to devote a major portion of its time, effort, and money toward servicing locals.
The Council supports the locals in six major areas of servicing:
- Grievances, disciplinary actions, and prohibited practice
claims
- Proactive relations with city, county, and state officials
regarding policies
- Lawsuits
- Trainings, including steward trainings and safety trainings
- Safety inspections and advice
- Contract negotiations
AFSCME in Action in New Mexico
AFSCME New Mexico’s PEOPLE Committee voted to Endorse Congressman Udall for United States Senate and Martin Heinrich for New Mexico’s First Congressional District because both are strong, consistent supporter of the hard working people of New Mexico. Read more...
Why does AFSCME get involved in politics?
Our jobs, wages and working conditions are directly linked to politics. From threatened changes in overtime to privatization to budget cuts, politics at the federal, state and local levels affect public services and workers. Through active participation in the political arena, AFSCME members have a say in policy-making and in electing politicians who support laws that benefit working families. AFSCME is one of the most powerful and politically effective unions inAmerica.
News from AFSCME International
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If you've got a view you'd like to share on an issue that affects working families, we want to hear it! Talk Back to AFSCME and you might be in the next issue of AFSCME WORKS. |
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Power to Win is the result of a two-year effort involving leaders and activists from across the country. Repeatedly, they said the best way to build a stronger union is to get more people involved and give them the training they need to be effective. The result is the new AFSCME Leadership Academy for activists, staff and leaders. Read More. |
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AFSCME WORKS — the official publication
of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
The latest issue examines how the American Dream is getting further out of reach for working families. Take a look at where the presidential candidates stand on the issues that matter to AFSCME members. Also, read about AFSCME's new look, including a billboard advertising campaign at Washington's National Airport. You can also find up-to-date stories and breaking news by reading AFSCME
WORKS Online Xtras. |
- AFSCME Town Meeting: Our Voices, Our Future -- Final Report (PDF)
- AFSCME Delegates Pass 21st Century Initiative
- Power to Fight: AFSCME's bold, new action plan
POSITIONS WE FIGHT FOR:
- Fighting Social Security Privatization
- Fighting for Education Funding
- Fighting for Head Start Funding
SCHOLARSHIPS
Below is a full list of scholarship opportunities available through AFSCME. Click on an individual scholarship to download an application and for information on requirements and deadlines.
- Nadra Floyd Memorial Scholarship
A $2,000 renewable scholarship for AFSCME members and staff who would like to attend the National Labor College in Silver Spring, Maryland.
- Joey Parisi Scholarship
Available to a staff person or local officer who is a full-time or release-time AFSCME organizer, this scholarship covers tuition to the National Labor College.
- AFSCME Family Scholarship
Offers a $2,000 renewable scholarship to 10 high school seniors each year.
- Jerry Clark Memorial Scholarship
A collegiate scholarship for juniors and seniors who major in political science; it includes a summer internship in the AFSCME Political Action Department in Washington, D.C.
Advantages of Membership
AFSCME Benefits for Union Members and Their Families
We offer benefits to members because the programs help union members and their families in their daily lives, resulting in greater overall satisfaction with the union.
Through AFSCME Advantage, members are able to save time and money at home, when they're off the job.
Remember, with the AFSCME Advantage benefits, union membership
doesn't cost, it pays!
AFSCME Advantage
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Beneficios de AFSCME Advantage
Grievance Form
Guidelines for Writing a Grievance
- State the grievance in a concise description of the basic facts and
information
- Don't include statements of personal opinion
- Don't include your evidence or arguments in the case - save those
for when you meet with management
- List any and all management violations of the contract, work rules,
etc., which apply; after you list specific contract articles, you may want
to include a phrase such as "and all other applicable sections of the
contract." This allows the chance to expand your arguments should additional
details become known at a later time.
- Clearly state the desired remedy (that is, exactly what the grievance and/or the union want as a solution to the problem); make sure you ask the grievant what he/she wants before writing the remedy.
Download a grievance form in MS WORD format that you can edit.
Local 3422 Contract
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New State Personnel Board Rules
The Personnel Board adopted changes to these rules as they relate to suspension and the pay upon suspension. Agencies may no longer reduce someone's pay as a form of delivering a suspension. Suspension is now only time off the job. New rules are effective Friday March 31, 2006.