Go to www.afscme.org to find information and forms to apply for Jerry Clark Memorial Scholarship, as well as other AFSCME scholarships. Call the Nashwauk AFSCME Council 65 Office at 1-888-474-3242 for information on the Al Church Scholarships. Download application form here.
The MLPNA Annual Convention will be held on April 20 - 22, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Alexandria, 5637 Hwy 29 South, Alexandria MN 56308.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MEMBERS & FAIR SHARE FEE PAYERS
MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE:
1. Covered by Collective Bargaining Agreement
2. Weingarten Rights
3. Participate in Membership Meetings
4. Vote on the Contract
5. Vote on Officers
6. Be an Officer
7. Serve on Bargaining Committee
8. Vote on Contracts (2x important)
9. Vote on Proposals for Contracts
10. Help Decide What Is Important
11. Access to Council & International Trainings
12. Access of AFSCME Advantage Benefits
13. Access to International Research Department
14. Access to Legal Support
15. Access to Council & International Political Support
16. Be a Shop Steward
17. Duty of Fair Representation (no limits)
18. Have a Say in Health Care
19. Have a Say in Health and Safety
20. Have a Say in Policy
21. Have a Say in Wages and Benefits
22. Have a Say in the Direction of the Employer
23. Help Fight for Better State Laws and Regulations
24. Be a Part of the Most Progressive and Aggressive Union in the State
25. Be a Part of Making the Employer a Better, Safer and Healthier Place to Work
26. Solidarity and Support with 1.4 million Public Employees
27. Travel – Attend Workshops, Conventions Across State and Country
28. Free Trainings and Educational Advancement
NON-MEMBER (FAIR SHARE) BENEFITS:
1. Covered by Collective Bargaining Agreement
2. Duty of Fair Representation (until financial output)
3. Weingarten Rights
Posted on: 08/04/2009