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AFSCME 1674 held three Informational Pickets on April 2nd and April 9th to protest the lack of a Fair Contract and Livable Wages for all employees after One Year being at the Bargaining Table. Each picket hosting between 25-40 people, they sent a strong message of solidarity and support across different sectors of the agencyContinue reading “Informational Pickets”

Monday night December 15th, Progressive City Councilors brought the below Resolution to the table; supporting a livable wage, good working conditions, adequate state funding, and retention of employees as a priority for the Howard Center Agency in its important work in the city. The Resolution was met with both support and criticism from Democratic CouncilorsContinue reading ““City Councilors Want Livable Wage For Howard Center Employees””

Join us Thusdays as we bring solidarity to Fairpoint workers picketting in snow and cold! Next up: December 16th 3:30pm at 266 Main Str. The workers of AFSCME stand in solidarity with the workers on strike at Fairpoint in their prolonged struggle for just working conditions going into these winter months! More on the Fairpoint strike here.Continue reading “AFSCME Workers Support Fairpoint Workers on the Picket Line!”

“I Love My Job At Howard: I Wish I Could Afford To Stay” Howard Board and Management: We are here today to bring you stories of ourselves and our co-workers, finding ourselves six months without a fair contract at the table with the Howard Center. Comments and stories have been pouring in from fellow employees tryingContinue reading “November 18th Statement to the Board”

SUMMARY OF AFSCME LAWSUIT AGAINST THE HOWARDCENTER •    In May of 2013, the Vermont Legislature passed a law giving a 3% funding increase to Medicaid providers, including the HowardCenter.  The law required providers “to provide a commensurate increase in compensation for direct care workers.”  In other words, direct care workers were supposed to get aContinue reading “Where’s MY 3%?! Update and Lawsuit Summary:”

Upcoming Contract Negotiation Dates October 7th, 21st, 22nd **Note October 22nd meeting cancelled by management, November 18th and 19th next upcoming sessions.**

Sunday September 14th: Be Part of a New Movement with Local 1674 With changes in AFSCME staff we at Local 1674 are experiencing new opportunities to create and be part of a more member-run Union. Come join a discussion and brainstorming session with longtime Labor Activist Ellen David Friedman, to help create a dynamic strategyContinue reading “A Growing Movement”

On Sunday August 24th AFSCME Local 1674 teamed up with the new Pathways’ project Soteria House opening in the Old North End, to tear down an existing fence and get a new one started.  It was a great day of team-work, fun, and camaraderie.We were glad to be able to partner and with a fellowContinue reading “Community Day of Action: Soteria House Fence Building”

Attend AFSCME Local 1674’s meeting
 on September 2nd! Though we have yet to be offered a fair contract, AFSCME Local 1674 is standing strong in solidarity.  Come put your heads together with us, and be part of the new energy and ideas happening with your local Union. When: Tuesday, September 2nd, at 5:30 pm Where: CYFSContinue reading “Stand Stronger Together”