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The Senate's Bold Step Forward
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Dear Union Sisters and Brothers,
Today, the U.S. Senate took a bold step forward in the effort to protect jobs and bolster America's economic recovery. The Senate, by a 61 to 38 margin, overcame the filibuster opposing H.R. 1586, which provides significant aid to states and school districts.
This is an enormous step in the right direction for AFSCME members fighting to protect our jobs. And at the end of the day, all Democratic senators voted to protect those very jobs. And with two courageous exceptions, Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins of Maine, Republican senators voted to lay off thousands of public employees.
Over the last several months, AFSCME members like you have called, e-mailed, and faxed your senators - and recruited your friends and co-workers around the country to secure this victory. You urged the Senate to do the right thing and avoid prolonging the economic crisis that confronts public service workers in every community in this country. And your voice - along with thousands of other AFSCME members - was heard in Washington, DC.
Because of your ongoing actions we were able to move this critically important bill forward. Under the leadership of Sen. Harry Reid and with the persistence of Senate Democrats and you, the Senate has thrown a lifeline to millions of Americans who are being hit hard by the worst economy since the Great Depression.
The Republican filibuster was our biggest obstacle. But, we still face a vote in the House and we will need your help to ensure victory there.
As we look to the elections, Americans have a clear choice: Democrats who will do what it takes to save and create jobs and get our economy moving, or Republicans who are all too willing to watch the economy stall for their political gain.
Thanks again for all that you've done to help pass this critical bill and save more than 900,000 public and private sector jobs. We'll be sure to keep you updated on what's next.
In solidarity,
GERALD W. McENTEE
International President
LEE A. SAUNDERS
International Secretary-Treasurer
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2010 Hershey Park Tickets
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AFSCME Local 2456 has Discounted Hersheypark Tickets available to MEMBERS ONLY
again this year. The Prices are:
Adults $33.00 per ticket (ages 9-54)
Junior $28.95 per ticket (ages 8 and under)
Senior $28.95 per ticket (ages 55 and over)
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| When purchasing tickets, please complete this form (click here) before
contacting our Hersheypark Coordinators, Danielle Gibson or Joann Smith! |
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Local Meetings
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Local meetings are at 6 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month
except in July, August, and December at the AFSCME Conference Center!
We look forward to seeing you there! Need directions? Click here!
Are your kids stopping you from coming to local meetings? Bring them along!!!
We love to see Union Families not just Union Members.
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Contact Della with questions.
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2010 Conferences & Conventions
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The full list of 2010 Calendar of Conferences and Conventions is now available. Please click HERE to view them.
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Furlough Update
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For information about what AFSCME is doing about fuloughs, visit AFSCME13.org
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President's Message
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Click HERE to read the current message from our President, Della Selner!
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Need to contact us by mail?
Our Address Is:
AFSCME LOCAL 2456
P. O. Box 627, Federal Square Station
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0627
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