We Can’t Afford a 3rd Bush Term
Wed, 15/10/08 – 18:25 | No Comment

These talking points can be used if you are organizing or talking to members about making an educated decision when they vote. These points are a great resource as we participate and get out the vote!

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AFSCME Council 67 Launches Next Wave Committee
Fri, 14/11/08 – 12:57 | No Comment

AFSCME Council 67 Launches Next Wave Committee

Council 67 recently established a Next Wave Committee to foster, promote and advocate the next generation of union activism and leadership.

The purpose of the Next Wave Committee is to bring together AFSCME sisters and brothers 40 years of age and younger to increase their participation and advancement in the union by helping them to become actively engaged in community, political, social, and economic spheres that are so important to the labor movement.

The Next Wave Committee works to empower young members by providing opportunities for:
• Career Advancement
• Leadership Development
• Community Involvement
• Solidarity and Fellowship

If you would like to participate or if you would like to nominate an AFSCME sister or brother for participation please contact either Trevor Taylor (ttaylor@afscme44.org) or Brendon Laster (blaster@afscme67.org) at 800.727.3332.

Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama
Thu, 30/10/08 – 15:09 | No Comment
Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama

Colin Powell, a Republican and retired general who was President Bush’s first secretary of state, broke with the party Sunday and endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president, calling him a “transformational figure” while criticizing the …

Baltimore City’s 2009 Open Enrollment
Wed, 15/10/08 – 21:50 | No Comment
Baltimore City’s 2009 Open Enrollment

Please remember that the City’s 2009 Open Enrollment is scheduled for October 20, 2008 through October 31, 2008. This year the City will hold three days of Benefit Health Fairs on October 22, 23 and 24, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the War Memorial Building. All of the City’s vendors will be present at the Benefits Fairs to provide valuable information and wellness services. Staff will also be available at the Benefits Fairs with computers to answer questions and assist any employee or retiree who needs help logging onto the online benefits enrollment system.

AFSCME Council 67 Launches New Website
Wed, 15/10/08 – 21:36 | No Comment
AFSCME Council 67 Launches New Website

AFSCME 67 has partnered with Baltimore based Marketing Firm Right Mix Media to develop and manage a comprehensive new Web site. The new site provides members with a constantly updated offering of Union news and …

Barack Obama Democratic Rally - Baltimore, Maryland
Wed, 15/10/08 – 21:28 | No Comment
Barack Obama Democratic Rally - Baltimore, Maryland

Barack rallied a crowd of 11,000 people in Baltimore, Maryland on February 11, 2008.

Obama at AFSCME Union Forum
Wed, 15/10/08 – 18:45 | No Comment
Obama at AFSCME Union Forum

Obama handled himself presidentially as usual but showed a side of him that the public was unaware of. Obama showed that while he believes in bringing people together, he will fight for our core progressive …