AFSCME Iowa Council 61
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 MOST RECENT AFSCME IOWA NEWS:

 

AFSCME Iowa Council 61's Legislative Day Conference includes legislative updates, a speech by President Danny  Homan, lunch, tips on lobbying and a trip to  the the Iowa Capitol to do just that.

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Statement of AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee after Pres. Obama’s State of the Union address Read more >>>

Many AFSCME Iowa members volunteered to elect Liz Mathis to the Iowa State Senate. Democrats retain control of the chamber and balance the Republican House.

AFSCME Corrections Officers across Iowa have held a a series of press conferences demanding to know why the Department of Corrections has failed to hire 40 security positions budgeted for by the Legislature.  More are planned on Thursday, 11.10.11 and Thursday, 11.17.11. Read more >>>

An interesting July 8, 2011 article from the New York Times points out that there may be some negative consequences to gay individuals who live in a state that recognizes gay marriage and decide to get married. Read more >>>

Richard and Julie Thompson are the AFSCME Council 61 Political Volunteers of the Month! Read more >>>

AFSCME Iowa Council 61 President Danny Homan: Governor Branstad’s Hypocrisy Showing Again;

Branstad Says Respect Legislature’s intent on Dove Hunting, but not on Iowa Workforce Development Closures

In Governor Branstad’s weekly news conference the Governor stated, "We need to respect the intent of the legislature and an issue of this magnitude should be decided by the legislature, not an unelected commission." Read more >>>

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As a correctional officer for the State of Iowa, let me tell the public of the many “hats” that we wear. Let me reiterate that we are “correctional officers,” not guards. “Guard” simplifies what we do for a living too much.

We are trained in our department’s Mission Statement, which is to “protect the public, protect the employees and to protect the offenders.” Sounds simple, doesn’t it? Think about the word “protect.” It means security, it means safety and it means fiscal responsibility. Read more >>>

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Read the story in the Newton Daily News here.

AFSCME Iowa has begun a campaign to talk to our neighbors and local business about what exactly public employees do, how much they spend in our local main street businesses, and how they are an integral part of our communities. This is a great way to get involved in a grassroots way as an AFSCME member. If you'd like window clings to invite your neighbors to show their support for public employees, or if you are interested in talking to your local businesses about what you spend in your community at their shops, please fill out the form and we'll get you some in the mail right away!

To order free clings and signs, go here: http://action.afscme.org/signup_page/clings-and-business-signs

The following are businesses that understand that public employees are a part of their community's economy, and public employee and union members' money is welcome there.  They have chosen to proudly show their support with a sign in their window that says "We Support Public Employees ... Public Employee Dollars Are Welcome Here."

AFSCME Members: please support these businesses - they support you and the role you play in your communities.

FULL (and growing) LIST since 04/26/11

We are pleased to announce the AFSCME Family Scholarship Program for the year 2011 for children of full dues paying AFSCME Members.  Under the program, ten (10) scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded to each winner selected.

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