WHO WE ARE
The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 93 represents 45,000 workers in the states of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. AFSCME is committed to fighting the good fight and bringing the union message of decent wages, benefits, and justice to every front porch in our land!
AFSCME Council 93 is also committed to a democratic structure that disperses power to each and every one of our members. In fact, our success depends upon the participation of our members because our members set basic policies. Our members elect their officers, send delegates to conventions, decide dues rates, and determine what business local unions will attend to.
The Preamble to AFSCME's own Constitution states, "Unions are under a solemn obligation to represent members forcefully and effectively in negotiations with management and to conduct internal union affairs according to democratic standards."
Our constitution also includes a "Bill of Rights for Union Members" that details how unions are to be run, how elections are to be held, and how all members are guaranteed a strong voice in union affairs.
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WHY JOIN AFSCME COUNCIL 93?
AFSCME Means Higher Wages:
Fact: Union workers earn 32% more than nonunion workers.
Fact: Women who are union members earn 39% more than women who are not in unions.
Fact: African-Americans union members earn 45% more than African-Americans who are nonunion.
Fact: Latino union workers earn 54% than their nonunion counterparts.
AFSCME Means Benefits:
Fact: 85% of union workers have health insurance.
Fact: 87% of union workers have pension plans.
AFSCME Means Workplace Stability:
Fact: Almost 50% of all union workers have been with their current employer for 10 years or more. Only 32% of nonunion workers can say the same.
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AFSCME COUNCIL 93 BRINGS DEMOCRACY TO THE WORKPLACE!
New Online Leadership Academy Training Programs Offered by AFSCME International Union
Delegates to AFSCME’s 2006 International Convention approved the historic Power to Win plan of the 21st Century Initiative — a bold, new strategy to grow our union and increase our bargaining and political power.
One of the results is the new AFSCME Leadership Academy for leaders, activists and staff. The Academy offers hour-long, online training modules on a number of timely and useful topics including:
- Representing Workers in Disciplinary Hearings
- Power through Organizing
- Advocating for Health Care Reform
- Effective Communications
- The Power of Grassroots Lobbying
and much, much, more. Go to AFSCME at http://www.afscme.org/academy.cfm for more information, including online registration forms, or call Alva Arellano at 617-367-3686.
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ASIA - AFSCME Council 93 Stewards In Action
Training For the AFSCME Steward/Member
These trainings are for new and experienced stewards as well as any member that wants to learn more about AFSCME
ASIA 101 Basic Stewards Training
You will learn everything you need to know to effectively represent your co-workers. The only thing you will need for this training is a copy of your current local contract.
ASIA 201 Membership Mobilization
You will learn how to build you local into a better and more powerful AFSCME local. Learn problem-solving techniques on how to involve your local members.
Training classes are limited to a maximum of 20 participants so that each member has access to ample one-on-one interaction with instructors. In addition, the training is divided into two components:
- It is recommended (but not required) that participants complete ASIA 101 before enrolling in ASIA 201.
- All participants who complete the training will receive a certificate of completion
If you are interested in attending please contact Alva Arellano by calling 617-367-3686, email aarellano@afscmecouncil93.org, or complete the training request form located below.
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ASIA - AFSCME Stewards In Action Training Request Form
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