District News Archive - 2007
Read 2007 news stories.
District 1199C to Send Delegates to International Convention.
Click here to read about the upcoming elections.
FREE Tax Preparation Services
You can have an IRS-certified volunteer prepare and e-file your tax return. Click here to find out how.
The Delegates Christmas Party Was December 11, 2007
Click here to view photos from the party.
Temple Violates Contract
The University violated its Agreements covering the Clerical Unit and the Professional and Technical Unit in January 2007, by the refusing to permit continued participation in the Contributory Defined Contribution Plan. Click here to read the story.
Terminated Member Returns to Work
Melody Moten, an eighteen year employee at Cooper River West Convalescent Center in Pennsauken, NJ was fired from her job on October 11, 2006 for allegedly engaging in multiple instances of disruptive behavior. Click here to read the full story.
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.
Healthcare Services at Wallingford
A tentative agreement was reached on October 26, 2007 and was ratifieed by members on October 30, 2007. Click here to see pictures of the Negotiating Committee at work.
Logan Square At Watermark Healthcare Services
The contract for Logan Square at Watermark expires on November 15, 2007; negotiations are in progress. Click here to see the Negotiating Committee at work.
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