District News
Join the Fight to Stop Privatization at Jefferson on February 3
We’ll be rallying at 925 Chestnut Street to demand that Jefferson Hospital Management stop sub-contracting our work.
WHEN: Friday, February 3, 2012, starting at 7 a.m.
WHERE: 925 Chestnut
Read the flyer.
Join the Fight for Quality Care on February 7!
District 1199C Healthcare workers are fighting for quality care. Don’t let Hahnemann Hospital reduce the quality of patient care by eliminating Certified Nurse Aides. Think about this if Hahnemann I allowed to eliminate Verified Nurse Aides, Registered Nurses would have to take on nurse aide duties. Now ask yourself, would you want to be in the hospital under these circumstances?
Join the fight before it’s too late, before other hospitals follow Hahnemann’s lead and reduce patient quality care. Join us. Demand Hahnemann do the right thing in our community.
WHEN: Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 3 p.m.
WHERE: Hahnemann Hospital
Read the flyer.
Free tax Preparation Services for District 1199C members and Training Fund Students
An IRS-certified volunteer will prepare and e-file your tax return on the following Saturdays:
- February 4, 11 & 25: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m
- March 10 & 24: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- April 14: by appointment.
Call the Campaign for Working families at 215-686-2599 or visit www.phillyfreetaxes.org to find a tax preparation site near you. For small business tax preparation services, call 215-851-1886. Click here for details.
Philadelphia AFL-CIO Annual Conference, February 5-7
The Philadelphia AFL-CIO's annual conference is scheduled for February 5-7 at the Sheraton in Atlantic City. You’re invited to give your input on the conference program. Click here to complete the survey. Then, click here to reserve a room at the Sheraton for the conference.
White House Briefing for Community Leaders
For 2 days—March 22 - 23, 2012—The White House Office of Public Engagement has invited Keystone Progress (KP) to bring 100-125 activists to the White House for a “Community Leaders Briefing." Click here to read the full story.
Save the Date
PA AFL-CIO 40th Constitutional Convention
March 27-29, 2012
Philadelphia Sheraton Downtown Hotel
201 North 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Details to follow.
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., a champion of civil rights, economic justice and freedom for all, was opposed to war and poverty, and a staunch supporter of the working class in general and unions in particular. Dr. King was killed in Memphis while supporting the struggle by sanitation workers there for dignity and economic justice.
A coalition of unions, activists, and the Occupy Philadelphia Labor Working Group has organized a Martin Luther King Day rally to commemorate Dr. King's legacy on Monday, January 16th, 2012. We invite you to join your brothers and sisters in the postal unions at 5 pm outside 30th St. Station for a march to the main Post Office at 30th & Chestnut to protest potential job cuts at the USPS. Afterwards, we will convene at AFSCME DC 33, 30th & Walnut Sts., the home of Philadelphia sanitation workers.
2012 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance:
January 12 – 16,
Detroit, Michigan
The 2012 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance will be held January 12 – 16 in Detroit, Michigan at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. The on-line registration has been extended to January 1 and the cost is $180. Click here for details and registration.
Philadelphia AFL-CIO Annual Conference, February 5-7
The Philadelphia AFL-CIO's annual conference is scheduled for February 5-7 at the Sheraton in Atlantic City. You’re invited to give your input on the conference program. Click here to complete the survey. Then, click here to reserve a room at the Sheraton for the conference.
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Questions? Call 1199C headquarters
Philadelphia: 1-215-735-1300, New Jersey: 1-856-428-9550