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A tentative agreement has been reached with the museum for the members of the Landslide Unit.  Now it's time for you to VOTE!  Voting will be held in the the Davis Classroom East from 9am to

A tentative agreement has been reached with the museum for the existing members of Local 1559.  Now it's time for you to VOTE!  Voting will be held in the the Davis Classroom East from 9am to 5pm. 

Tentative contracts for Local 1559 and The Landslide Unit can be accessed through the links below.

Hello Members! Please have a look at the salary calculator linked below. All data are based off the tentative agreement reached last week.  Please note that there is a seperate tab for Local 1559 and the Land Slide Unit.  Find the spreadsheet that represents your position and simply enter your current salary into the box with red text to see how the new contract will change your annual pay and hourly rate.

Join us at the Benefits Fair March 23rd from 11am to 3pm in the Davis Classroom!

                                                                                            

Tentative DC 37 Economic Agreement

16.21% in compounded wage increases over contract term

(May 26, 2021 to November 6, 2026)*

1. Term of Contract – 65 months & 12 days

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

AFSCME is teaming up with allies to fight drastic cuts proposed by right-wing lawmakers. More draconian proposals are likely if Donald Trump is elected president in November and his allies seize control of Congress.

As labor unions gain in popularity, workers’ rights remain under threat. But while private sector workers have the right to form unions under federal law, public service workers lack that same guarantee.

The last few years have seen a rise in worker momentum, with unionized workers raising their voices to demand higher pay, safer working conditions and more.