AFSCME stewards are our union's lifeblood. They’re the frontline volunteers who get things done for our union and its members. Please welcome these new stewards, who graduated from Basic Steward Training in August. Front row (left to right): Theresa Anderson (State Courts Local 3688), Marie Bjerkett (Ramsey County Local 8), Rebecca Ouimet-Lewis (151), Barbara Olson (Hennepin County Human Services Local 34), Dawn Flores (151), Stephanie Cegars (151), Alison Kelly (8), Pat Williams (Public Safety Local 3142) and Barb Christianson (Washington County Local 517). Back Row (left to right): Matt Johnson (Oak Park Heights Corrections Local 915), Rick Manzke (Lino Lakes Corrections Local 2728), Raberta Washington (151), Jim Nephen (St. Louis County Local 3761), John Kelly (915), Paul Brannick (2728), Todd Childers (2728), John Ricard (MnDOT Local 221), Cliff Fleishmann (Minneapolis Local 9) and Carolyn Kyles (HCMC Local 2474).

The next Basic Steward Training is scheduled Oct. 12-13 at the Council 5 office at 300 Hardman Ave. S., South St. Paul. The class runs 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. The cost is $50, which includes lunches and a manual. Participants in all classes must be registered by an officer in their local. Officers should contact Christina Domeier at christina.domeier@afscmemn.org or 651-287-0544.