AFSCME Local 952

AFSCME, Next Wave was designed because, “as a union we have always overcome whatever challenges come our way.  Today, we are confronted with an altogether different sort of challenge — more than half of AFSCME members are eligible to retire in the next 10 years.  But, we are not ready to fill this Leadership void.  Next Wave chapters are important in providing the tools and connections to get younger members active and ready for future union leadership.”

Next week Chip Wall and Jason Otto will be attending the AFSCME Next Wave conference to learn about organizing our younger members.

Due to conflicting scheduling with the AFSCME Next Wave conference on the same night we are forced to move our meeting time back to 4:00pm on September 9th 2010.  The regular membership meeting will begin at 4:00pm, executive board a half an hour earlier.

Tomorrow, August 31st 2010 is the last day to apply for the bonus year toward either service or age. If you don’t declare your intent to retire in 2010 by tomorrow you will lose the bonus year. Also, just because you declare your intent to retire doesn’t mean that you must retire, you can back out.

AFSCME Local 952′s summer is over, our next regular membership meeting is September 9th at 7:00pm, executive board meets a half an hour earlier.  If you were an elected or appointed officer and have not taken an oath please make it to this meeting to do so.  There has been a lot going on this summer with changes to the Howard Ave. water quality laboratory schedule being the biggest issue.

Local 952′s last meeting before our summer recess is June 10th, 2010 at 7:00pm, at D.C. 48.  There will be an Executive Board meeting before hand.  Our next meeting after the summer will be September 9th, 2010 at 7:00pm.

Milwaukee Water Works

City Makes Modest Trims to Water Rate Increase 6-3-2010

MillerCoors says water rates won’t drive it out of Milwaukee 5-21-2010

A hike too high 5-14-2010

Users spout over proposed water rate hike 5-13-2010

Hearing Set on Milwaukee Water Works Request to Raise Rates 4-27-2010

Waukesha

Does Waukesha Really Need Lake Michigan Water? 6-2-2010

Waukesha mayor demands information on changes to lake water application 6-1-2010

Waukesha delivers lake water request to DNR 5-20-2010

Rift emerges between new Waukesha mayor, aldermen in water talks 5-14-2010

This year’s International Convention is being held in Boston June 28th to July 2nd.  Local 952 Secretary Jas0n Otto will be among 5000 AFSCME members in attendance.

This Convention is unique, after 38 years of service to AFSCME International Secretary-Treasurer William Lucy will be resigning.  His resignation is timed with the Convention to allow the members to elect his successor in a fair and democratic process.

To learn more about the International Convention click here.

AFSCME Local 952 officer elections are coming up. Nominations are at our regularly scheduled April meeting, with elections in May. If you know someone who is interested in running for an office, or are interested yourself please attend our next meeting.

Danny Babb resigned his position as the Howard Ave. Operations Steward recently.  A Union Steward is an essential role, helping fellow employees with management disputes, grievances and work place rules.  A good Steward provides leadership and guidance.  If you know someone who would be interested in filling this vital position please encourage them to do so.