Responding to the water crisis in Puerto Rico, the AFT; Operation Blessing International; the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; and the Hispanic Federation launched Operation Agua to crowdsource contributions and provide a reliable source of safe drinking water to families across Puerto Rico. To make a donation click on the link.
Still a few days left to purchase tickets:
We have two trips with space available for any A&R member/friends/family.
To register, simply follow the instructions in the flyer or contact the A&R Office at 860 953-1316.
11/10/2017 Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular (see flyer)
12/2/2017 New York City - Do Your Own Thing (see flyer)
A&R member and union steward Jamie Findley is a Tax Corrections Examiner 2 at the Department of Revenue Services. With 36 years of state service, Jamie’s commitment to public service goes well beyond the realm of DRS. Jamie is in the A&R Spotlight because of his recent 22 day deployment with the American Red Cross to the devastated island of Puerto Rico.
OCTOBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING RESCHEDULED FOR LACK OF QUORUM - NEW MEETING TUESDAY OCTOBER 24TH - 5:00 PM - DFSE OFFICE.
NOVEMBER 9TH GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND OFFICER NOMINATIONS
**All nominations must be made by voice from the floor of the meeting held for nominations, and only those members in good standing shall have the right to nominate.
Friends:
We are excited to bring back the acclaimed documentary Backpack Full of Cash to the Metro Atlanta Area — please see details below:
Update 10/22/17
Furlough Update: A while back we explained that the A&R furlough language had changed. This was true, however, agencies weren't allowing this to occur because they had not been given the updated "guidance" from OLR; agencies were operating under the original "guidance" which only allowed for 3 specific furlough days (Nov 24, Dec. 26, Dec. 27). The agencies have now received the revised guidance so we can end the conflicting stories. The new language reads as such:
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The ratification count was held Thursday, March 12th. Unfortunately, the majority of the bargaining unit rejected the Employer's offer.
We will be contacting you soon to let you know how we're going to proceed.
