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Congressional Plans for your Job

January 19th, 2017 | Posted by admin in JOIN AFGE | Political | Uncategorized - (0 Comments)

Give Congress the Boot

POSSIBLE CHANGES TO YOUR PAY

January 10th, 2017 | Posted by admin in Political - (0 Comments)
CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE

CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE

Don’t miss the call!

January 4th, 2017 | Posted by admin in Events | Political - (0 Comments)

National Union telephone calls on Thursday, January 12.

Take your pick: Either call-in at 4:00 pm CST or at 6:00 pm CST!

Dial in: 877-229-8493; PIN Code: 110858

Join us to plan the fight to defend our pay, jobs, and families.

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YOU’VE GOT MAIL!

January 3rd, 2017 | Posted by admin in Did you know? | New Address - (0 Comments)

OR NOT!

YOU'VE GOT MAIL
There’s nothing worse than trying to reach out to one of your family members or friends, but realizing you don’t have their current email, phone, or mailing address. When it comes to our union family, having accurate contact information is just as important.
 
That’s why AFGE members voted at the 2015 National Convention to make January “Data Update Month.” And this year, when you update your profile with your contact information, you’ll be put in a drawing for AFGE swag – and maybe even a brand new TV. 
 
To kickoff 2017, we’re asking every member of the AFGE family to take a couple minutes to update their contact information so we can mobilize members and spring into action when the time comes.  
 
When you update your profile, you’ll be automatically entered in a drawing to win a brand new AFGE coffee mug. Each week up to 5 names will be drawn and winners will be announced on Facebook. To keep up with weekly drawings and to see if you’re the lucky winner, follow AFGE on Facebook. 
 
The Deadline for updating your information is January 31st, so don’t delay. Need Help? Contact us at comments@afge.org.  
 
 
Website:   www.afge.org
 
 
 

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WE HAVE THE PICTURES TO PROVE IT!

 

1. We had Gifts!

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2. We had a 50/50 Raffle with our

 

Legislative and Political Organizer Sara Kuntzler!

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3. We had Food! 

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4. We had entertainment!

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5. As requested by D.J. We posted Selfies to #local1395

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6. We partied hard!!

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Hope to see you Next Year! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Party Over Here!

November 16th, 2016 | Posted by admin in Events | Holiday Party - (0 Comments)

AFGE Local 1395

Holiday Joy!

 

ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

When:   Saturday December 3

                 6:00pm – 11:00pm

 

Where:  Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro

                    733 W. Madison Street

                    Chicago, IL 60661

 

Buffet Dinner w/ 2 free drink tickets 8pm sharp 

          DJ Woo Entertainment

          Guest Appearance:

   DJ Sundance  of Soul 106.3

              Comedian Teresa Sykes

           (Church Lady in  Almost Christmas)

             Performance: Iris T London

              Raffles and Prizes

Cost:    Union Member -$15.00

              Union Member + One Guest -$40

 

Tickets available-  11/16 – 11/30

12:00-1:00 pm in the union office  

*Hotel Discounts Available (code available)

 

 

 

 

 

PARTY OVER HERE!

October 28th, 2016 | Posted by admin in Holiday Party | Holidays - (0 Comments)

SAVE THE DATE!  

Calendar

Annual Holiday Party 

Saturday December 3, 2016

Holiday Joy!

Holiday Joy!

AFGE Election Results

October 4th, 2016 | Posted by admin in Did you know? | ELECTIONS | Events | Local 1395 - (0 Comments)

AFGE Local 1395 held its Tri-Annual election on Thursday July 28, 2016.

The following were elected:

President (1)

Agatha Joseph

Executive Vice-President (1)

Cheryl Bellamy-Bonner

Vice-President at Large (3)

Monica Harris

Eddie T Smith

Vacant

Vice-President for D.O. (3)

Mario Connie

Patricia Hayes

Yesenia Navarro

Vice-President for OQP (3)

Todd Madsen

Evelyn Nesteruk

Sonia Samson

Vice-President for P.S.C. (3)           

Gregory A. Cole

Sean Shideler

Richard Sorokas

Vice-President for ODAR (3)          

Karen Clelland

Gerald Francis (Frank) Cavanagh

Vacant

Administrative Director for P.S.C. (1)

Holly Justine James

Administrative Director for D.O. (1)

Charlotte Lewis

Administrative Director of OQP (1)

Earl Tucker

Administrative Director of ODAR (1)

Gregory Senden

Treasurer (1)

Deborah Flynn

Financial Secretary (1)

Monwella Foster

Office Manager (1)  

Marie Robinson

Recording Secretary (1)

Catherine A Mulligan

Correspondence Secretary (1)

Patricia Washington

Sergeant at Arms (1)

Janice Antonio

 Executive Board Member for ODAR (2)

Shirley Evans

Donald Terry Jr

Executive Board Member for P.S.C. (2)

Angela Barnhart

Executive Board Member of OQP (2)

Archester Neal

Ke Juan Stroud

 

Executive Board Member for D.O. (2)

Kimberly Ponder-Chism

Vanessa McCollum

Council Delegate for P.S.C. (1)

Monica Harris

Council Delegate for D.O. (3)

Patricia Hayes

Patricia Washington

Kimberly Ponder-Chism

Council Delegate for OQP (1)

Earl Tucker

Council Delegate for ODAR (1) ** 

Delegates and Alternates to the National Convention & 7th District Caucus

Patricia Washington

Patricia Hayes

Kimberly Ponder-Chism

Gregory Cole

Archester Neal

Monica Harris

Monwella Foster

 

**Local President -Automatic delegate by virtue of office.

 

 

Where is the Money?

October 3rd, 2016 | Posted by admin in Benefits | News - (0 Comments)

Feds, Retirees to Pay 6.2% More in Health Insurance Premiums

Federal employees and retirees will pay 6.2% more on average for health insurance premiums next year. This unacceptably high increase will hit millions of Americans in the pocketbook, making coverage less and less affordable and will cause many to drop coverage.

“Like most other Americans, federal employees and retirees have seen their standard of living decline due to stagnant incomes and cost increases for basic goods and services,” AFGE President J. David Cox Sr. said. “This is an unacceptably high increase that will force many families to make difficult decisions about how to pay their bills.”

While employees enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program will pay 6.2% more for their insurance premiums starting in January, the government’s share of those premiums will increase just 3.7%, according to the Office of Personnel Management.

For more information see

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When does early voting start in every state?

September 30th, 2016 | Posted by admin in Did you know? | Events | Political - (0 Comments)

Voting has already started in a scattering of locations.

Here’s when early voting begins in a few states.

Illinois — Sept. 29 to Nov. 7. Starting Sept. 29, voters can only cast their ballots at their local election authority or a temporary location, but early voting expands to permanent polling places starting Oct. 24.

Indiana — Oct. 12. Early voting starts at the local county election board office or another designated location, but with an excuse, voters can cast a ballot by mail.

Michigan — There is no early voting in Michigan, as voters require a state-approved excuse to vote absentee.

Minnesota — Sept. 23

Ohio — Oct. 12.

Wisconsin — Early voting opening dates are set by the county/municipality. Wisconsin Rapids began voting Sept. 19.

Link to Complete List: Early Voting by State – 2016