AFGE Local 1969

Days 4 & 5: Voting on Resolutions submitted to the delegate body. The arguments get intense! Local 1969 members, hear more at the member meeting next week! (Katie has a book with the results and a bunch of chicken scratch notes!)

Our AFGE siblings at Bureau of Prisons have a small ask: please follow this link and write to your Congressional Reps regarding inadequate pay for the Bargaining Unit employees in this agency. It's very easy, takes 5 minutes, AND DO IT OFF THE CLOCK!! (After work, before work, on lunch.)

https://qrco.de/bfHMTM

Select topic of "Labor" for the letters.

Thank you!

Here are the election results for National Officers:

Day 3: Discussion on Constitutional Resolutions. Elections took place this morning and we will share the results tomorrow!

Day 2! We heard from the candidates for National Officers this morning. We vote tomorrow!

District 8, front and center at AFGE National Convention! Your delegates thank you for the trust you have placed in us!

Members and officers from Locals 1969 & 3669 met with Reps. Takano and Omar at the VAMC in Minneapolis to discuss current issues facing employees, including the budget and staffing concerns.

Come visit the Local 1969 table at the VHA Juneteenth celebration today from 11-1.

AFGE Local 1969 members meeting with Rep Angie Craig during the AFGE Legislative Conference. Learn more about this event at the Member meeting on Feb 22.

Local 1969 officers and stewards learning about the Master Agreement. (And enjoying a little sunshine!)

Tonight is Member Appreciation Night! (And budget planning!) Meeting at 5:30pm in the Medical Center Auditorium. Email [email protected] for a link to attend virtually.

Members: Join us Thursday, Nov 16, at 5:30pm in the VAMC auditorium for our Member Appreciation and Budget Planning meeting. Check your email for the link if you can't make it in person. See you then!

🇺🇸 What a busy day for AFGE District 8! Today, our dedicated team from AFGE locals 1969 and 3669 had the honor of hosting Congresswoman Angie Craig at the Minneapolis VA. We gave her a firsthand look at the fantastic work our members are doing and shared some of the concerns they face. 🏥

Afterwards, our hardworking members had a chance to visit with Senator Amy Klobuchar, discussing not only the vital issues affecting our veterans and healthcare, but also the pressing matters impacting federal employees. 🤝 Together, we’re committed to ensuring our veterans receive the best care possible and supporting federal employees in their vital roles. 🙌 Minneapolis VA Health Care System AFGE District 8 AFGE Local 1969

Come join AFGE Locals 1969 & 3669 out at the VA Pavilion for the Diversity Day event. We have swag from District 8, Young, Pride, and both Locals! Lots of T-Shirts and trinkets to give away! Once they are gone, they are gone!....

https://awf.labortools.com/listen/six-year-journey-for-a-new-contract-ends-as-afge-and-va-agree-to-terms

Our 2VP, Colin Barrett, was interviewed regarding the new AFGE/VA Contract! Take a minute to check it out.

Six-year journey for a new contract ends as AFGE and VA agree to terms The America’s Work Force Union Podcast is the nation’s premier daily labor program. Colin Barrett from AFGE joined us on today’s show.

Come join AFGE Locals 1969 & 3669 at the VA out back by the Pavilion for the Diversity Day Fair! We have swag to give away, lots of info to provide you with which includes many of the committees as a whole within the federation that you may not know we have! We are waiting and excited to see you! We want to hear from you! 💕💕💕

The music is great! There are dancers, food trucks, vendors and lots more! It's a whole Vibe!

Come support our D8 Young Coordinator and Local 1969 Legislative Political Coordinator, Miranda Kiwelu this evening as the Y.O.U.N.G Legislative subcommittee partners with WFP to host this wonderful "Back To School" Power Hour.

Join .O.U.N.G. AFGE, the AFGE Legislative team, and the Women's and Fair Practices Departments on Wednesday, September 28 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET for AFGE Y.O.U.N.G.'s “Back to School” Power Hour.

We'll be chatting about our legislative priorities and how you can get involved. You can tune in right here on the AFGE page.'

If your interested in becoming part of the Local 1969 Legislative committee please email [email protected] or [email protected].

Join .O.U.N.G. AFGE, the AFGE Legislative team, and the Women's and Fair Practices Departments on Wednesday, September 28 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET for AFGE Y.O.U.N.G.'s “Back to School” Power Hour.

We'll be chatting about our legislative priorities and how you can get involved. You can tune in right here on our page.

Does your dog love frisbees? Stop by 1H102 to pick one up! And send a picture of your dog with the 1969 frisbee to [email protected] for a feature in the quarterly newsletter!

Don't forget to sign the petition to replace the agency's chief negotiator for the VA contract negotiations! We want fair negotiations!

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/petition-to-replace-va-chief-negotiator-kurt-martin?source=direct_link&

AFGE Local 1969 3rd Vice President & our Legislative Political Coordinator Miranda Kiwelu was invited to attend Breakfast with Congresswoman Angie Craig this morning. Great discussions happened!

Shout out to Miranda Kiwelu and Katie Braddock for working hand in hand on spearheading our Membership Appreciation event. We had a wonderful day full of fun! Shout out to all the E-Board members and stewards who also helped pull it together behind the scenes and day of! So many moving parts! This event was a success and much appreciated. 💕