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AFSCME OK 310 N.E. 28th Street
Ste. 205
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Phone: 1-866-856-8746
Fax: 1-405-528-5544
Email: info@afscmeok.org.

Training and Casino Night a Huge Success!

25 Jun 2008 11:31 am -

We are happy to announce that the Oklahoma City Training Conference and Casino Night was a huge success. Over 70 AFSCME members and leaders from around the state, as well as members of other Unions, attended the training and learned how to build their Union through organizing and political activity. Participants also learned about changes to FMLA, Workers Compensation and Drug Testing rules and procedures to make sure their co-workers know and understand their rights.

After the training, members enjoyed some fun and excitement at the roulette and blackjack tables. Random drawings for prizes were held during the night and top chip earners got cash awards. Various Union Locals and organizations provided the resources to make this a fun and successful day.

We hope to have some pictures up on the website in the next day or so. AFSCME looks forward to providing more opportunities for Members to meet, and learn, with their Brothers and Sisters from Oklahoma and around the country.

AFSCME is the fastest growing Union in the state of Oklahoma but we have miles to go before we achieve the level of pay, benefits and respect that AFSCME Members around the country enjoy. There is lots of work to be done and we are inviting each and every Member and potential Member to take part in this exciting and historic challenge. As this weekends training shows, we can get the work done and have some fun while doing it.

Ask a Working Woman

27 May 2008 05:28 pm -

Are you a working woman worried about finding a job that pays
your bills and provides benefits? Or frustrated you can’t find
time to do your job and spend time with your family? Or sick and
tired of paychecks smaller than those of your male counterparts
who are doing the same work you do? Tell us your concerns
through the online 2008 Ask a Working Woman survey, sponsored by
the AFL-CIO and Working America. We’ll give the results to
candidates running at all levels of public office to help shape
the policy agendas of incoming lawmakers.

Go to:

http://www.unionvoice.org/ct/Xdzz1qE1kqQ8/

to take the survey.

Training and Casino Night in OKC

27 May 2008 05:10 pm -

AFSCME Local 2406 (OKC) is proud to sponsor the first annual Statewide Member Training and Casino Night on Saturday June 21st. AFSCME members from across Oklahoma, as well as members of other union, are welcome to attend and enjoy a day of informational training and an evening full of fun. The training will be from 9am to 4pm and will include topics such as:

Workers Compensation, Family Medical Leave Act and Drug Testing

Organizing in Right-to-Work States

Building and Using Political Power

After the training stick around and try your luck at the tables and win some cool prizes. Union members who attend the training will have even more chances to win! After Casino Night is over, stick around and enjoy the hotel club and listen to live music. Rooms may be available at discount rates so let us know NOW if you’d like to come.

(Location to be confirmed soon but it will be in OKC)

If you would like to attend this event, please contact William Bryles at AFSCME Local 2406 @

405-631-5531

Hope to see you there.

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Tentative Agreements Reached in Enid and Lawton!

24 Feb 2008 11:47 am -

City of Lawton and AFSCME have tentatively agreed to terms on their first contract ever!

The agreement must be ratified by both parties and will go into effect shortly thereafter. Stay tuned for details.

Enid City Commission Ratifies Enid Contract!

Click on Enid link to find out more.

AFSCME Grassroots Political Action Training

11 Nov 2007 07:15 am -

As public employees, we are deeply invested in the political process and, as we approach the crucial ‘08 election and legislative seasons, it is vital to ensure that AFSCME Members are as effective in these arenas as they possibly can be. Our ability to elect our bosses and to protect beneficial legislation depends on getting the “feet on the street” and communicating our message as quickly, efficiently and broadly as possible.

To that end, there will be a Grassroots Political Action Training on

Saturday, December 1

9:00am to 3:30pm

Oklahoma State AFL-CIO

501 N. 27 ST

Oklahoma City, OK

RSVP to AFSCME at 866-856-8746
It is vital that all Oklahoma AFSCME Members are united and on the same page as we prepare for another difficult legislative session. We can expect attacks on MECBA, the PERB Board and Workman’s Compensation. Make sure you keep this date open and get your Members there!

Please download and distribute the flier at work and at your Union Hall!

ok-grassroots-flyer_120107.doc

22 May 2007 12:04 pm -

Edmond City Employees Victorious in Vote to Unionize, “Make Edmond A Better Place”

21 May 2007 02:55 pm -

–Majority of City Employees Vote to Move the Process Forward and “Improve City Services”–

(EDMOND, OKLA.) – Today, Edmond city employees scored a huge victory in their quest to obtain union recognition. City employees voted in a historic election and decided that they wanted to unionize and have a real voice in making the city of Edmond a better place to live and work.”We have long said that this was about our freedom to decide for ourselves whether we wanted to unionize,” said Brian Green, a Lab Tech at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. “Today’s victory shows our commitment to making the City of Edmond a better place to live and work and we look forward to having a real voice on the job and in improving city services.”City employees filed for union recognition with the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) in April. An election was held today for all non-uniformed, non-supervisory, city employees. Voting began at 7a.m. and concluded at 7p.m. at the Fairfield Marriott Hotel in Edmond. Ballots were counted by PERB officials once the polls closed and found that a 2 to 1 majority of employees elected to form a union.”No one knows better how to improve city services than city employees,” said Green. “This victory means that we will now have a voice on the job and get the respect that we deserve. We look forward to working with city management in making Edmond a great place to grow.”Now that the PERB has certified that a majority of Edmond employees want to form a union with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the employees will begin initiating the process of negotiating a first contract with the city.

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Edmond Employees Opt to Unionize to “Improve City Jobs and Services”
19 Apr 2007 10:43 am -

– Solid majority of employees file with state Public Employees Relations Board –

(EDMOND, OKLA.) – Edmond city employees chose to “improve city jobs and services” by filing for union recognition with the Oklahoma Public Employees Relations Board (PERB). A solid majority of employees signed union interest cards with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), which were presented to the board yesterday for certification.

“We were granted the freedom to decide for ourselves whether we wanted to unionize – and we did so to improve city jobs and services,” said John Avera, an employee in the Central Communications Department. “We love the City of Edmond and we look forward to having a seat at the table as we make important decisions about our town’s future.”

PERB will soon hold a hearing to count the cards and certify the employee union. Once certified, employees will bargain a first contract with city management.

“No one knows better how to improve city services than city employees,” said Avera. “We look forward to working with city management as we make Edmond a safer, healthier and all around better place to call home.”

Edmond is the fourth Oklahoma city to file for union recognition this year under the 2004 Oklahoma Municipal Employees Collective Bargaining Act.

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Lawton Employee Union Certified
12 Oct 2006 04:17 pm -

– After two-year delay by city, board ruled that majority of Lawton employees voted to form a union –

– Employees look forward to partnering with city management to improve public health and safety –

(Oklahoma City, OK) – Lawton city employees applauded their long-awaited union certification today from the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) and said “Lawton will be stronger” as a result. Employees also said they looked forward to partnering with city officials to improve public health and safety. The ruling came just weeks after the PERB certified union petitions in Enid and Moore.

“Lawton will be stronger for today’s decision. City employees have long asked for a voice in improving the services that keep us healthy and safe,” said Karolyn Anders, a veteran employee in the Lawton Parks and Recreation Department. “With today’s decision, we look forward to making our hometown a better place to live.”

PERB officials on Thursday counted union cards – or ballots – that were originally filed in 2004, and found that a majority of Lawton general employees elected to form a union.

The two-year delay occurred because city officials filed a lawsuit to stop the PERB from counting the cards shortly after they were filed. But when the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled against the city for the final time last month, the clock restarted and the PERB counted the original cards.

Now that the PERB has certified that a strong majority of Lawton employees want to form a union with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the city must recognize their union. Employees will soon elect a committee to negotiate a first contract with the city.

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Victory in Lawton
19 Sep 2006 03:31 am -

September 19, 2006

Lawton general employees today hailed a state Supreme Court decision reaffirming their freedom to unionize under the 2004 Oklahoma Municipal Employee Collective Bargaining Act. Employees called the decision a “historic victory for freedom” and looked forward to partnering with city management to improve city jobs and services.

In 2005, Lawton and other cities persuaded the state Supreme Court to overturn the law, which grants municipal employees in cities over 35,000 the freedom to unionize. But in March 2006, city employees across the state, through the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), successfully urged the court to reconsider its decision and reinstate the law.

In June, Lawton officials again asked the Supreme Court to repeal the law. Today’s court ruling rejected Lawton’s request. City employees will now seek union certification from the state Public Employee Relations Board.

Erline Maroon, an employee in Lawton’s Police Records Department, had this to say: “Today’s decision is a historic victory for freedom. Lawton general employees have won our freedom to join together to improve city jobs and services. Now we look forward to working in partnership with city management to improve our public health and safety.”