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Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

It’s Up to Us: Labor Carrying the King Legacy Forward

The following is adapted from remarks delivered by President Saunders at the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor’s Martin Luther King Day Breakfast on January 14, 2023.

Union family, it’s a great honor to spend this special day with you, as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as we reflect on his sacrifice and recommit to his work.

Emergency Room Co-Pay Waiver

Please find the Emergency room copay waiver HERE.

Effective July 1, 2023, the State of Connecticut has transferred the handling of these waiver requests to Quantum Health.  Waiver requests and paperwork should be submitted to your Care Coordinator Team at Quantum Health

January 4, 2023 Election Notice

12/7/2022: Judicial Panel Case NO. 22-117: Local 714 Eligibility Challenge and Election Protest

Afscme international has provided their written decision regarding the local 714 election protest and eligibiility challenge.

The 20 page document has been uploaded below for you to read in full.

Here is the summary of the alleged violations and the decision from AFSCME International.

There were 6 alleged violations included in the protest.  After each description of the alleged violation, I have put what the outcome was.

July to December 2022 Appeal

If you correctly appealed the July to December 2022 Telework decision, and your name is on the list, you can email your supervisor and manager asking them to grant you an 80% telework schedule begining 9/23/22. You do not have to CC your Union Reps on this email.

PLEASE DO NOT ASK YOUR UNION REPS TO CHECK THE LIST TO SEE IF YOU ARE ON IT.

Telework Agreement with Agreed Language

Here you can read the Telework Agreement with final agreed upon languange.

Local 714 Constitution

Here you can find the Local 714 Constitution.

Click to read 

11/17/22 Important update regarding Nomination Meeting

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE MEETING TONIGHT

We are still having the meeting at 7pm tonight. The meeting is still going to be a hybrid in-person/Zoom meeting. the meeting will educate members on the election process and give members the opportunity to ask questions.