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Governor Schwarzenneger’s revised state budget, released May 14, 2010, proposes drastic cuts to California’s safety net while attacking the jobs of workers who provide those services. Out of $19.1 billion in solutions, $12.2 billion comes in the form of cuts read more AFSCME Council 57 and our affiliated Locals congratulate the following candidates in their successes in the June 8, 2010 Primary Election: 
In San Jose, there are almost daily sessions between city officials and union leaders on the topics of cost cutting and jobs. Layoffs could reduce the number of city employees to levels not seen since 1989. Click here for video A recently released study shows that jobs in the public sector require more education than comparable jobs in the private sector, while public sector workers earn 11-12% less for those jobs. The Center for State and Local Government Excellence and the National Institute on Retirement Security describe how long-term patterns show that the average compensation of state and local employees is not excessive. 
AFSCME Council 57 and Local Affiliates’ have made endorsements for the June 8, 2010 Primary. Those marked with an asterix (*) were endorsed by Council 57 according to the best-practices process which includes evaluating responses to candidate questionnaires, interviews with members, the candidates’ track record, participation in AFSCME town halls and other factors. Endorsements (pdf) 
Supporters of a ballot measure aimed at reforming California’s budget announced that they have submitted more than 1.1 million signatures in counties across California to qualify the Majority Vote Budget Initiative for the November 2, 2010 election. This exceeds greatly the 694,394 signatures needed o qualify for the ballot. The measure is supported by AFSCME, and unions representing teachers, classified school employees, nurses and firefighters, as key legislative leaders. more 
HEALTH ACCESS UPDATE: Friday, April 2, 2010 
On March 5th the "March For California's Future" will leave from Bakersfield and end on the State Capitol for a huge rally on April 21st. The march will call attention to the plight of our communities caused by inadequate funding for local and state services. Our message is clear—State government officials need to fight for our communities interest now and stop the decimation of public services. The budget can be repaired with fair tax increases on the wealthy and closing corporate tax loopholes. However, we need your help to make this a reality. AFSCME Council 57 is urging all Locals to get involved and make this historical effort to save our community services a huge success. You can help by signing on to support the march, greeting and/or walking with the marchers along the route, organizing a rally or press conference, having a barbecue or picnic for California's Future, inviting the marchers to speak to your union, congregation or club, meeting with legislators in your district, or simply talking about the march to your co-workers and neighbors.
Funding for public transit has come under the crosshairs of the governor and Senate in the latest round of budget proposals. Governor Schwarzenegger’s budget proposal is to eliminate $1.3 billion through a “gas tax swap” which would replace it with an excise tax read more Californians for Democracy halted the signature drive in progress and is withdrawing the first version of the California Democracy Act. more Governor Schwarzenegger begins his last year in office by putting forth an $82.9 billion budget with nearly $3 billion in cuts to health and human services, and salary cuts for our members who work for the state. more
AFSCME members were among the many health care reform advocates who arched on Sacramento on January 11th with other union members, medical students, nurses and others. more 
* Being hit hard by furloughs? AFSCME Council 57 organized in-district meetings with State Legislators throughout Northern CA and the Central Valley the weeks of October 5 and 12. Locals in Contra Costa, Humboldt, Merced, Sacramento, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Stanislaus Counties participated. more
How Does the California Budget Crisis Affect YOU? The California budget crisis is affecting our members and their families in the most profound ways. Some of us are impacted by wage and benefit concessions. Some of our families are impacted by social service cuts to children or elder family members. Furloughs are taking their toll on our members’ ability to pay bills, and short staffing at work causes members to bring their stress home. Tell us your story 
AFSCME Council 57 organized in-district meetings with State Legislators throughout Northern CA and the Central Valley. Locals in Contra Costa, Humboldt, Merced, Sacramento, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Stanislaus Counties more Locals that reported back with photos and stories! The Battle for Health Care Reform is at its most critical point. Read about labor’s viewpoint, and what you can do to help make history for the better. This fall, AFSCME Council 57’s Political and Legislative Department took several steps to build our political strength and capacity. Council 57 re-established its Political Action Committee (PAC) and asked each of the Council’s 57 Local Presidents to appoint a representative. Council 57’s Political and Legislative Director will work with the PAC and E-Board to set the direction, priorities and policies of the work. (more) |
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