AFSCME Local 952

Federal Judge Strikes Down Part of Collective Bargaining Law

Jason Otto — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:54:28 +0000

In a major win for Unions a Federal Judge struck down two parts of Scott Walker’s anti Union Act 10. The requirement for annual certification and the collecting of dues from pay checks are gone. This means that once the changes go into effect we may be able to collect dues from our pay checks again. For many former members of AFSCME Local 952 paying their dues by bank draft was a major hold up for rejoining our local, this will not be a problem any more.

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Early Reminder Spring Elections

Jason Otto — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:56:30 +0000

This is an early reminder that AFSCME Local 952 will hold its 2012 elections this spring. Nominations will be open at our regular membership meeting on April 12th 2012 at 7:00 pm at District Council 48, 3427 W. St. Paul Ave. Milwaukee. To be eligible to run a member must be in good standing for one year immediately preceding the election.

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But we’re not a Union

Jason Otto — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:50:10 +0000

Yes we are. We aren’t a certified Union and that’s a good thing. AFSCME District Council 48 and its Union Locals choose to not play Governor Walkers certified Union game. Under the new law a certified Union requires 51% of the membership to vote to keep the Union active. After that the Union is bound by the rules of Act 10, rules that were designed to limit our voices and our power.

We have chosen to become an non certified Union and this is actually to our advantage. We are not bound by the strict rules of Act 10 and with the recent passage in Milwaukee of the “Meet and Confer” rule still have a voice with the City. Our staff representatives are free to directly lobby the Common Council for improvements to wages, benefits and working conditions. It was through this lobbying effort that we won back one of 2012′s proposed furlough days. A certified Union is restricted in asking for pay increases for its members, but as a non certified Union we can ask the Common Council to consider any pay increase that we feel is appropriate. We still have the power to represent our members in disciplinary and work place safety grievances, and our members still have the right to stop a meeting with management and request their Union representatives.

Yes we are still a Union.

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Join AFSCME Local 952

Jason Otto — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:38:02 +0000

Under Act 10 significant changes were made to our Union designed to cripple it and the power of the working class that it represents. Governor Scott Walker is afraid of Unions because he knows that power that a Union can wield. Using Act 10 Governor Walker has attempted to break the Unions. Although he has created significant roadblocks for our future he has failed to destroy us. We need you to rejoin AFSCME Local 952 and continue the fight for our rights. Its only through the solidarity of our Union that we get rid of Governor Walker, gain back our rights to collectively bargain and win a new contract.

Contact a Union Officer or Steward to sign your new Union card, or click here to sign your new Union card

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Scott Walker Flip-Flops on Jobs Data

Jason Otto — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:03:56 +0000

In the spring when the job data supported his claim that his plan was working Governor Walker loved these numbers. Now that the data is showing the biggest job losses in the nation he’s blaming the numbers and calling them unreliable.

http://www.politifact.com/wisconsin/statements/2012/jan/12/scott-walker/wisconsin-gov-scott-walker-says-states-jobs-data-u/

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No Meeting 1/12/2012

Jason Otto — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:20:53 +0000

We will not be meeting tonight due to the weather, stay home and stay safe.

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Recall Scott Walker

Jason Otto — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:13:50 +0000

On Tuesday just after midnight the effort to recall Governor Scott Walker began. There is a lot of work to be done collecting the signatures needed to begin putting Wisconsin back on track. The best way to get involved is through A United Wisconsin To Recall Walker. The first week of the recall will be featuring a rally in Madison at the State Capitol building. Pre-rally events begin at 11:00am and the rally begins at 1:00pm. Buses will be available from D.C. 48 at 3427 W. St. Paul Ave. departing this Saturday morning at 10:00am and returning by 5:00pm.

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Retaining Your Membership

Jason Otto — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:18:20 +0000

Learn about retaining your membership. The benefits of membership and our plan to put Wisconsin back on track. Join us for this important information and refreshments at one of two meetings.

November 16th 4:00pm, The Bubbler, 3158 S. Howell Ave.

November 17th 4:00pm, District Council 48, 3427 W. St. Paul Ave.

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Tonight’s Meeting One Hour Earlier

Jason Otto — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:59:17 +0000

If you plan on attending tonight’s Local 952 meeting its been moved up one hour to 6:00pm. As always at DC 48 3427 W. St. Paul Ave.

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Budget Hearing Rally

Jason Otto — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:33:30 +0000

Tonight at 6:30pm the Common Council will be holding a public hearing on the Mayor’s proposed budget. This budget contains many cuts that will impact the City and employees. AFSCME District Council 48 plans to fill the room with as many people as possible and send a message to the Aldermen to pass a budget that is good for the City and employees. This hearing is in City Hall, 3rd floor. Rides will also be available from District Council 48 at 3427 W St. Paul Ave.

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