District News Archive - 2008
Read the 2008 news stories.
District 1199C members and guests travel to Washington, D.C. for the historic inauguration of Barack Obama.
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District 1199C is sponsoring a Health Fair on April 4, 2009.
There'll be a raffle, door prizes and free bike helmets for children. Click here to read the flyer.
2008 Union Christmas Party
The Delegates and the Union staff take time out from handling grievences and other problems to enjoy the hoilday season. Click here to view teh pictures.
1199C Members Support Sisters For The Cure
1199C members come out to support the annual breast cancer conference for African-American women
in the Philadelphia area, Sisters for the Cure. The conference empowers women against the risk of breast
cancer to ensure that generations of loved ones not only survive but enjoy healthy, happy lives. Click here to view the photos.
1199C Retirees Seek Pension Hike
Adele Butler, president of the Retiree Division of 1199C NUHHCE addressed the Board of Trustees of the Pension Fund, on belhalf of 1199C Retirees to request a Pension hike. If granted, this increase would be the first Pension increase in ten years. Click here to read the article.
Terminated Member Reinstated
Union member James Webb was terminated when his employer alleged that he stole a wallet from a nurse employed by Hahnemann University Hospital. Click here to read the story.
Prohibition of Excessive Overtime in Health Care Act Passes
The General Assembly of Pennsylvania passes House Bill No. 834, Prohibition of Excessive Overtime in Health Care Act, which prohibits mandatory overtime. Click here to read the bill.
The Delegates Assembly endorses HR 676.
The Delegates Assembly of District 1199C, Philadelphia Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees (AFSCME), voted unanimously October 8th to endorse HR 676, the national single payer health care bill introduced by Congressman John Conyers (D MI).
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Leafletting Workers at Hahnemannn University Hospital
AFSCME Local 1199c President Henry Nicholas is joined by PA AFL-CIO President Bill George and Secretary Treasurer Richard Bloomingdalein leafleting workers at the Hahnemann University Hospital. Click here to read the story and see pictures.
AFSCME PEOPLE MVP Program
Politicians will make decisions that affect you—from privatization to pensions—with or without your input. By joining with other member of PEOPLE you can make your voice heard . Click here to learn how.
Help Build the Dream!
The MLK National Memorial Foundation is raising money for a national monument honoring the legendary civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.--the first monument on the National Mall honoring an African-American. Click here to get a contribution form for the The MLK National Memorial Foundation.
District 1199C to hold First Annual Scholars Luncheon
On January 10, 2009 District 1199C held the first Annual Scholars Luncheon to honor recipients of the Thomas Breslin Scholarship Program.
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Delegates are welcomed back by President Nicholas, Officers, and Staff.
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Secretary-Treasurer Marguerite Morrison weds.
Secretary-Treasurer Marguerite Morrison married Dr. Maxwell C. Stamford in early September. Click here to read the story and see the happy couple.
2008 NUHHCE Triennial Convention Held In Memphis, TNAt the NUHHCE Triennial Convention, held in Memphis Nov. 10-12, Michelle Mills was elected to the National Union Executive Board as Executive Secretary to the National Union. Click here to see the photos.
The University of Pennsylvania is hosting Union Appreciation Day at Franklin Field on Saturday, November 1, 2008 starting at noon.
All union members are invited to Penn's historic Franklin Field to watch the Penn Quakers take on the Brown Bears in the Homecoming Football Game. Kickoff is set for Noon. Union members can puchase tickets at the discounted price of just $4 per seat!
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Click here to visit the PennAthletics website to purchase $4 discounted tickets. (Enter password phillyunion in the group sales password/promo code box to get the ticket discount.
Or call Brian Haggerty at 215-573-3932 to purchase tickets. Don't forget to mention you're a union member!
Annual Labor Day Parade and Family Celebration to be held Monday September 21
Bring your friends and family and join us for our annual parade and celebration featuring food & refreshments, pony rides, drill teams and more.
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2008 AFSCME Convention Delegates Named
District 1199C announces the names of the delegates who will be attending the 38th International AFSCME convention in San Fransico on July 27 - August 1.
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President Henry Nicholas is named Vice President to AFL-CIO and Executive Vice President to Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU).
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The 2008 AFL-CIO Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance held in Memphis, TN
Each year, the AFL-CIO observes the Martin Luther King Holiday. This year’s observance was held in Memphis, Tennessee on January 17-21. The Memphis Observation was particularly significant because it marked the 40th anniversary of the Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike. The strike was Dr. King’s last campaign. He was assassinated in Memphis in 1968 while supporting the striking workers.
The labor movement used the time in Memphis not only to remember the sanitation workers strike and Dr. King, but also to carry on Dr. King's legacy through a program of education and community service.
Click here to see photos from the holiday observance.
The International Union (AFSCME) increases their share of dues effective January 2008.
Click here to read the Official Notice.
Questions? Call 1199C headquarters
Philadelphia: 1-215-735-1300, New Jersey: 1-856-428-9550