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BIG MEMBERSHIP GAIN FOR THE DISTRICT
For the month of April, the 2nd District had a net gain of 275 NEW MEMBERS!!!! The overall number, for the District, increased from 21,669, to 21,900. This is due, in part, to the recent VA Organizing Blitz, and most especially all the hard work done by both the District staff and the many Locals, throughout the 2nd District, who held successful organizing drives!! Congratulations to all, and let's keep the momentum going!!
For results of recent organizing drives, go to the new Organizing In The District page.
2012 AFGE NATIONAL CONVENTION
The AFGE 2012 National Convention will be held August 13-17, 2012 at Bally's Paris, in Las Vegas. THE CONVENTION CALL has been sent out to ALL Local Presidents, please check your mail to ensure receipt. If you have not received it, please contact the National-Secretary Treasurer's office. Advanced Registration is reguired, all credentials must be received (or postmarked) by July 14, 2012. The 60 Day Deadline, for payment of per capita tax, and all other accounts due to AFGE, is June 14, 2012.
All Locals will be notified, of their Official Voting and Delegate Strengths, by the National Secretary-Treasurer's office, on or about May 4, 2012.
As prescribed, in the AFGE National Constitution, all Locals must be current in ALL MONIES DUE to AFGE 60 Days prior to the National Convention. The deadline, to be current on any money due, is June 14, 2012. Please ensure that all per capita payments, as well as any other balances, are paid to ensure your Local's participation in the Convention. Any questions, please contact the 2nd District office.
TOP DISTRICT RECRUITER
Congratulations to Hydrick Thomas, President of Local 2222 (TSA), who was the top recruiter, for the 2nd District, for this year's Bonus Bucks Campaign. LP Thomas, along with his fellow recruiters, brought an increase of 7,000 NEW MEMBERS to AFGE during the campaign.
2ND DISTRICT ACTION NEWS
Just released, the 2nd District Action News newsletter, which is being sent out to all Locals. To obtain a copy, click here.
AFGE REGIONAL TRAINING
The 2nd District, along with the 3rd, 4th, and 14th Districts, will be holding a Regional Training, June 18-22, at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, NJ. Among the courses, that will be offered at the training, will be Financial Officers, New Leaders, Representation, Litigation, and Health and Safety. A copy of the flyer is available by clicking here.
UNION NIGHT WITH THE NEW YORK LIBERTY
We will be holding our Union Night with the New York Liberty, on July 8, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Prior to the Liberty game, our Pre-Game tournament will be held. A mailing has gone out to all Locals, however a copy of the mailing can be obtained here.
FEDERAL DEFICIT PRESENTATION
Carolyn Federoff who is Vice President of AFGE Local 3258 (Boston), Executive Vice President of HUD Council 222, and an Executive Board member of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO addressed the 2012 National Legislative Conference on the federal budget and deficit reduction. Her Power Point slide show is now available for use by Locals. It is the opinion of AFGE’s General Counsel’s office that this slide show may be shown on government property during non-duty time. Locals are encouraged to use it to educate members. Click here The presentation is also available, in PDF Format, if interested, please email Christina Salazar at salazc@afge.org. To see a YouTube presentation, of Carolyn's presentation, watch it here
Now Available, AFGE 2nd District T-Shirts on sale. The prices, for the shirts, are $20(S-XL) and $25(2XL). To place an order, please contact Marona Griffin, at the 2nd District office, (732) 828-9449.
UNION WORKERS BIBLE
Copies of the Union Workers Bible are now available, for purchase, through the 2nd District, for $1.00 each. To order copies, please contact Marona Griffin, at the 2nd District office, (732) 828-9449.
DORNEY PARK/WILDWATER KINGDOM COUPONS
Coupons, for Dorney Park/Wildwater Kingdom, are now available in the 2nd District office. To obtain coupons, please contact the 2nd District office (732) 828-9449.
SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE ONLINE STORE NOW OPEN
The online store, to purchase discount tickets to Six Flags Great Adventure, is now open. For link information, please email Christina Salazar at salazc@afge.org.
ATTENTION NEW JERSEY LOCALS
The NJ Work Environment Council is a strong advocate for labor and the environment in New Jersey and is available to help you in many ways. Go to their website www.njwec.org for more information – and consider affiliating today! You can call them at (609) 695-7100 ext. 306 or send them an email at dcoyle@njwec.org.
WORLD TRADE CENTER HEALTH PROGRAM
The World Trade Center Health Program provides free annual medical monitoring exams, treatment and medication for eligible 9/11 responders, workers, and volunteers who assisted with rescue, recovery, and clean-up at the World Trade Center and related sites and for survivors who lived, worked, or were in school in the area. This program is available to Federal Employees, working in Federal Buildings around lower Manhattan, who may have been affected. They can go to any one of our clinics located in Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Long Island and New Jersey. To be eligible for services offered through the program, individuals must be enrolled in the WTC Health Program.
For more information about the World Trade Center Health Program, or to obtain an enrollment form, responders and survivors can call the program's Call Center at 1-888-982-4748 or go to NIOSH website at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/wtc/. They have staff available to come, and speak, at your Locals. If interested, please contact Christina Salazar salazc@afge.org.
UPDATED MEMBERSHIP FORM 1187s and ACCESS AFGE booklets
AFGE has newly updated its Form 1187s, and the Access AFGE benefits book, and are now available through AFGE's Membership and Organization Dept.**IMPORTANT**All Locals are advised to dispose of any outdated 1187s, benefit information, etc, and ensure they have updated benefit flyers. To obtain benefit materials, please contact Daniel Jefferson, at the M&O Dept., at 202-639-6411 or via fax (202) 639-6451.
UNION HOTEL GUIDE
If you are planning to travel, whether work or personal related, please be sure to always look to stay at a union hotel. To locate one, please refer to the Union Hotel Guideon UNITE's website by clicking here.
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