Brothers and Sisters:<\/p>\n
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<\/a> at the Historic Pullman Works.\u00a0\u00a0 Whatever you do, please have a safe holiday.<\/p>\n Negotiations<\/span>:<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0 At the same time, local negotiations have \u00a0proceeded smoothly and are near resolution.<\/p>\n Thank Yous<\/span>:\u00a0<\/p>\n Our summer social events were successful and memorable:\u00a0 the Navy Pier Event<\/strong> was well attended and thanks go to Amy Thompson<\/em> (HTF) and Cindy Brown<\/em> (HTF) for putting together a beautiful evening; also, kudos to David Figura <\/em>(MDD) for the difficult and thankless task of organizing the\u00a0Local’s golf outing<\/strong>; 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<\/strong> event at Wrigley Field, including\u00a0the Cook County\u00a0Public Defender, A.C. Cunningham Jr.!<\/p>\n Nutshell III<\/span>:<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n MVP<\/span>:\u00a0<\/p>\n Speaking of difficult economic times, it is important to have our union voices heard at the County, State and Federal levels.\u00a0 Because we cannot use your regular union dues for political purposes, it is vital that you join PEOPLE\u00a0<\/a>, the political action committee of AFSCME, at the MVP level of $4.20 per pay period.\u00a0 Many of our members are already PEOPLE <\/a>members but are giving at the previous VIP level of $2.10 per pay period.\u00a0 Please up your contribution to the MVP level by contacting\u00a0 any Executive Board member or calling PEOPLE <\/a>chair Joe Gump at the Rolling Meadows courthouse.<\/p>\n