AFGE LOCAL 1395

Wisconsin Assembly passes right-to-work bill after 19 hours of debate

March 6th, 2015 | Posted by admin in Did you know? | Events | Solidarity | Web - (0 Comments)

Brothers and Sisters,

It’s a sad day for labor. Right to Work has passed out of both Chambers and is now headed to the Governor’s desk who is likely to sign it on Monday. The most appalling thing is how this state legislature has treated its citizens during this process (not that we didn’t see this behavior in 2011). Yesterday just minutes after debate began on the House floor, Speaker Robin Vos ordered the chambers cleared, kicking out hundreds of citizens from around the state who had come to witness the debate. We saw similar actions in the State Senate.

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Stamp Out Hunger

May 8th, 2014 | Posted by admin in Events - (0 Comments)

Join the National Association of Letter Carriers as they “Stamp Out Hunger.”

Letter Carriers’ 22^nd Annual Food Drive

Saturday, May 10, 2014

There are two ways to participate:

· Leave non-perishable food at any Post Office location now through Saturday, May 10

· Leave a bag of food in front of your mailbox on Saturday, May 10

All food donations will go to a local food pantry in your neighborhood.

Letter Carriers Stamp out Hunger

May Day 2014

Dear Chicago Federation of Labor Affiliates and Delegates,

Join the Illinois Labor History Society, the Chicago Federation of Labor and Jobs with Justice for May Day 2014 to celebrate International Workers’ Day and march for workers’ rights.

Thursday, May 1
Haymarket Monument
Corner of Randolph & Des Plaines in Chicago

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TPP Rally

January 31st, 2014 | Posted by admin in Events | Rally - (0 Comments)

Brothers and Sisters-

After 20 years, NAFTA is one of the biggest job and environment killers the US has ever seen. And the same big corporations are at it again! The Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement (TPP) is set to become the largest so-called free trade agreement in the world, yet it has been negotiated behind closed doors by corporate lobbyists and government bureaucrats. That’s not democracy! Amazingly, there are a few Democratic Members of Congress who haven’t committed to opposing Fast Track, including Mike Quigley. Join us as we demand to have a voice in trade policy and the Congressman stand up for his constituents!

Rally Against the TPP!

Saturday February 1st

11:30 AM Meet up at Jonquil Park @ Wrightwood and Sheffield near the DePaul Campus

March to Congressman Mike Quigley’s Office

3223 N Sheffield Avenue

12:00 PM Rally at Quigley’s Office
Join us to tell Congressman Quigley to do what is right! Tweet him @RepMikeQuigley: Say No to the TPP!

Solidarity,

Susan Hurley, Executive Director of Chicago Jobs with Justice

Urgent Call to Action – National Lobby Day

December 10th, 2013 | Posted by admin in Events | News | Solidarity | Web - (0 Comments)

Tuesday December 10 is “National Lobby Day.”

This is a day to contact your Political representative on issues for Federal Employees.

For more information please contact your local AFGE steward. If everyone does their part it will make a difference!

AFGE Local 1395 Rally on October 16, 2013

October 14th, 2013 | Posted by admin in Events | Rally | Shutdown - (0 Comments)

Mourning Decline of Service to the Public

Name: Federal Social Security Employees

Where: Chicago Region

Next of Kin: Beneficiaries

Memorial Service or Funeral March: October 16, 2013, 600 W. Madison St. Chicago, Il. 60661

Federal Employees who are tireless advocates have been working without pay and respect in providing services to the public are unable to provide such services as issuing Social Security cards, Benefit Verification, replacement Medicare Cards, disability reviews scheduling hearings and other workloads. Please show your support by joining in our mourning and advocate we be allowed to do our work with pay,dignity and respect.

AFGE Local 1395 – Six Flags Great America Trip

July 2nd, 2013 | Posted by admin in Events | Web - (0 Comments)

18th Annual Great America Trip

Saturday 27, 2013

Member Cost:
$30.00 Park Admission (Limit 7 tickets)
Includes: FREE Meal (3:30 – 5:00)
($55.00 savings per person)

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Illinois Labor History Society

May 10th, 2013 | Posted by admin in Did you know? | Events | Solidarity - (0 Comments)

Still Fighting Back Rally: Commemorate the
1937 Republic Steel Memorial Day Massacre
Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 2:00 pm

George Washington High School, 3535 E. 114th St., Chicago
ILHS is a co-sponsor of this event initiated by the United Steelworkers to again mark the savage police attack on a peaceful demonstration of steelworkers that left 10 dead and dozens more wounded. Speakers include ILHS President Larry Spivack, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis, USW District 7 Director Jim Robinson, author & activist Stewart Acuff, and retired steelworker and labor activist Ed Sadlowski.
For more information call 773-368-5775.
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Lunch with AFGE Local 1395

May 3rd, 2013 | Posted by admin in Benefits | Did you know? | Events - (0 Comments)

Hope you can Join Us on Friday May 17, 2013.

Come to the center Auditorium on the 1st floor and hear a 15 minute presentation by our National Representatives giving important information for all SSA employees. Pick your lunch up after the presentation Bring Flyer for Admittance. No Admittance 5 minutes after the presentation begins.

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