County Opening Proposal: Contract Update 5.22.18

Hennepin County gave their opening proposal on Monday, May 21. Their full proposal is available in full below as a PDF to view/download. Top on their agenda: attacking union rights and our right to free speech; making it easier for the employer to discipline workers; and curtailing seniority rights and pay differentials. The changes were divisive, pitting newer workers against senior workers. No concrete wage proposals have been submitted but the employer is telling us they think steps are too generous and insurance costs need to go up. Come hear the County live:  join us June 12 at Pohlad Hall in Minneapolis Central Library to witness negotiations first hand. Come during the day or after work. You won't have a chance to speak but a sea of green will speak for itself!

Bargaining Dates May-June (more to come):

Thursday, May 31, 9AM: Bargaining Session #1

Tuesday, June 12, 9AM: Bargaining Session #2

Thursday, June 14, 9AM: Bargaining Session #3

 United We Bargain, Divided We Beg!

Our power is in our numbers. We will need you to show up to a rally, sign a petition, attend a meeting, talk to coworkers, and make some noise!  

Who are we? AFSCME! Who does the work? WE DO!