Brothers and Sisters:
On behalf of the Executive Board of Local 3315, I want to wish you all a Happy Labor Day and suggest that if you have no plans for Labor Day, that you consider attending the Labor Day Rally at the Historic Pullman Works. Whatever you do, please have a safe holiday.
Negotiations:
Although we had two universal negotiations cancelled by the County in August, we are hopeful that one will be scheduled shortly so we can work towards an agreement on wages and health-care. At the same time, local negotiations have proceeded smoothly and are near resolution.
Thank Yous:
Our summer social events were successful and memorable: the Navy Pier Event was well attended and thanks go to Amy Thompson (HTF) and Cindy Brown (HTF) for putting together a beautiful evening; also, kudos to David Figura (MDD) for the difficult and thankless task of organizing the Local’s golf outing; despite the threatening weather, many brave members showed up and enjoyed not only golf, but a wonderful banquet too; and thanks also to the wonderful support from friends, members and judges for the Jack Carey Scholarship event at Wrigley Field, including the Cook County Public Defender, A.C. Cunningham Jr.!
Nutshell III:
Despite the announcement in the memorandum distributed by the training division, the Union will not be sponsoring a cocktail reception on any day of the Nutshell. The Executive Board voted to not spend local funds on this event in light of the lack of public transportation from the event and also the desire to curtail unnecessary expenses during these difficult economic times.
MVP:
Speaking of difficult economic times, it is important to have our union voices heard at the County, State and Federal levels. Because we cannot use your regular union dues for political purposes, it is vital that you join PEOPLE , the political action committee of AFSCME, at the MVP level of $4.20 per pay period. Many of our members are already PEOPLE members but are giving at the previous VIP level of $2.10 per pay period. Please up your contribution to the MVP level by contacting any Executive Board member or calling PEOPLE chair Joe Gump at the Rolling Meadows courthouse.
Resurrection Health Care:
On September 25 and 26, Resurrection workers and their supporters will hold a 36 hour vigil for justice at Resurrection Health Care.
When ? from 6am Friday, September 25 until 6pm Saturday, September 26.
Where?– 7432 W Talcott, across the street from Resurrection Medical Center
Please join us at the vigil or call Kathy Steichen for more information at (312) 320-7717.
Finally, the Executive Board enjoyed meeting and speaking with the new members who attended the new member dinner. We hope Dylan Barrett, Andre Abale, Lauren Threatte, Matt Bartz, Brent Sigg, Randalyn Peterson, Steve Herczeg had a fun time and gained some understanding of the history of our Local union from the presentation given by our former president and retiree, Dave Eppenstein.
In Solidarity,
K. S. Galhotra