Local 1739 Safety Net

BREAKING NEWS...WHERE DO YOU STAND ON THIS LAWSUIT?

Philadelphia's white-collar workers union sues to stop Mayor Cherelle Parker's return-to-office mandate - NewsBreak District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, representing Philadelphia’s white-collar city workers, is suing Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration over its return-to-office mandate.

LIHEAP ELIGILE???? WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW!!

THE SEASON TO APPLY FOR LIHEAP IS CLOSED BUT YOU MAY ALREADY QUALIFY.

To be eligible for LIHEAP's Crisis Cooling Pilot program, which helps fund the installation, repair or replacement of air conditioning units, applicants need to have received some form of LIHEAP or weatherization assistance this past November through April. Folks currently receiving federally-funded weatherization assistance are also eligible. If you qualify, you could get two room air conditioner units or one unit and a fan. You can also repair or replace your existing but broken central air conditioning system, or repair or replace your existing but broken heat pump. There is no way to directly apply for the program, if you qualify you should have heard from your local weatherization agency.

However, If you haven't heard from your agency, you can call your Neighborhood Energy Center: equalinfo215.com/energycenter

For more information: equalinfo215.com/LIHEAPAC24

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS COMING UP SOON!!!

Monday, April 8 is the deadline to submit, update, or change your PA voter registration

Pennsylvania’s primary election is April 23, 2024. Now is the time to make sure you are registered to vote and that your voter registration information is current. You can check your registration status here.

It is VITALLY important that you verify your party affiliation for the primary. In Pennsylvania, you may vote in a primary only for candidates running in the party in which you are registered.

Visit vote.pa.gov/Register to:

register to vote,
change your name,
change your address, and/or
change your party affiliation.
You must make any updates to your voter registration by Monday, April 8, 2024, for them to take effect by the April 23 primary election.

Please forward this email to a friend and spread the word! Help us ensure all eligible voters can cast their ballot on April 23.

Have a question about something other than your registration? Visit vote.pa.gov for more information about voting and elections in Pennsylvania.

Sincerely,

Al Schmidt
Secretary of the Commonwealth



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Verifique su inscripción de votante y actualícela antes del 8 de abril para las elecciones primarias

El lunes, 8 de abril es la fecha límite para enviar, actualizar o cambiar su inscripción de votante de PA

¿Se mudó recientemente o su nombre cambió? ¿Su inscripción de votante está correcta y actualizada?

Las elecciones primarias de Pennsylvania son el 23 de abril de 2024. Ahora es el momento de asegurarse de que está inscrito para votar y que su información de inscripción de votante está actualizada. Puede verificar el estado de su inscripción aquí.



Es de vital importancia que verifique su afiliación partidaria para las primarias. En Pennsylvania, puede votar en las primarias solo por los candidatos que se postulan en el partido en el que está inscrito.

Visite vote.pa.gov/Register para:

inscribirse para votar;
cambiar su nombre;
cambiar su dirección, o
cambiar su afiliación partidaria.
Debe actualizar su inscripción de votante antes del lunes, 8 de abril de 2024 para que se haga efectiva antes de las elecciones primarias del 23 de abril.

Por favor, ¡reenvíe este correo electrónico a un amigo y corra la voz! Ayúdenos a garantizar que todos los votantes elegibles puedan emitir su voto el 23 de abril.

Para obtener más información sobre la votación y las elecciones en PA, visite vote.pa.gov.

Atentamente,

Al Schmidt
Secretario

Si ya no desea recibir recordatorios por correo electrónico relacionados con la inscripción de votantes del Departamento de Estado de Pennsylvania, simplemente cancele la suscripción haciendo clic en el enlace a continuación.
Cancelar suscripción.
No es necesario escribir un asunto o mensaje en el correo electrónico.

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檢查您的選民登記，並在4月8日之前為初選更新登記

提交、更新或更改您PA選民登記的截止日期是4月8日，星期一。

您最近有搬家或者變更姓名嗎？您的選民登記資訊是否準確並已更新？

賓夕法尼亞州的初選將在2024年4月23日舉行。現在需要確認您已經登記投票，並且您的選民登記資訊已更新。您可以點擊這裡查看您的登記狀態。

為初選核實您自己的政黨選擇是極其重要的。在賓夕法尼亞州，您在初選中只能投票給您所屬政黨的候選人。

http://xn--vote-uv2go31z.pa.gov/Register：

•登記投票，

•變更姓名，

•變更地址，和/或

•變更政黨選擇。



您必須在2024年4月8日星期一之前更新您的選民登記，以使其在4月23日的初選前生效。

請將這封郵件轉發給您的朋友，與大家分享這個消息！請協助我們確保所有合資格選民都能在4月23日進行投票。

有關賓夕法尼亞州投票和選舉的更多資訊，http://xn--vote-uv2go31zg6a.pa.gov/。

此致,

Al Schmidt
Commonwealth 秘書

如果您不再希望收到賓夕法尼亞州務院的選民登記相關電子郵件提醒，只需按一下下面的連結取消訂閱。

取消訂閱。

郵件中不需要主題或資訊。

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Please keep this conference in mind or pass it along to others who have loved ones with autism

https://www.inquirer.com/business/union-membership-rates-2023-pennsylvania-20240130.html

PHILLY UNION MEMBERSHIP RISES DESPITE FALLING UNION MEMBERSHIP ACROSS THE US

Union membership rates dropped to an all-time low last year nationwide. Pennsylvania’s increased. U.S. union membership rate dropped to 1 in 10 workers in 2023.

Please pass the word to all students of union members about the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Essay Competition Scholarship. Deadline is March 29.

GIVING TUESDAY IS NOVEMBER 28. PLEASE USE THE DAY TO REMEMBER THOSE IN NEED. CLICK THE LINK FOR A LIST OF CHARITIES IN THE PHILLY AREA THAT COULD USE YOUR HELP.

Support these Philly groups on Giving Tuesday There are a lot of great groups in the Philadelphia region that are worth supporting on Giving Tuesday. Here are some places to start.

Sharing Excess is helping families who face food shortages. This Saturday November 11, they will hold a free food pop-up event from noon to 2pm in the 5100 Pine Street, near Malcolm X park in West Philadelphia.

Congratulations to our new mayor....we made history!!!! and we are looking forward to new leadership for our city and for working families. Union Strong!!!

LET'S MAKE CHERELLE PARKER THE FIRST WOMAN AND FIRST BLACK WOMAN TO LEAD THE CITY AS OUR NEXT MAYOR!!!

TODAY IS ELECTION DAY IN PENNSYLVANIA...WE ARE ELECTING A NEW MAYOR IN PHILADELPHIA. LOCAL 1739 HAS ENDORSED DEMOCRAT CHERELLE PARKER AND SEVERAL CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY VOTED, THANK YOU. IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO DO IT TODAY....LET'S GET IT DONE!!!! YOUR VOTE MATTERS. CHECK OUT SOME OF THE LATEST COVERAGE AND LIVE UPDATES FOR MAYOR , CITY COUNCIL AND PA SUPREME COURT.
https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/live/philadelphia-election-2023-mayor-pennsylvania-supreme-court-news-updates-20231106.html

REMMBER TODAY, OCTOBER 23 IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR THE NOVEMBER 7 ELECTION. COMING UP NEXT WEEK IS THE DEADLINE FOR REQUESTING A MAIL IN BALLOT, OCTOBER 31.
OUR VOTE....OUR VOICE. WE WILL SUPPORT THE CANDIDATES WHO SUPPORT US.

MEMBER ALERT!!
CONGRATULATIONS NEW JEVS CONTRACT

On Monday, June 26th, the union reached a tentative agreement with JEVS Human Services. The new three-year contract calls for a twelve percent increase over three years plus major employer contribution for dependent medical coverage. The dates and times of the contract ratification meetings will be forthcoming.
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Our candidates for City Council District Seats in the upcoming Spring Primary.

District 2: Kenyatta Johnson
District 3: Jamie Gauthier
District 4: Curtis Jones Jr
District 5: Jeffery Jay Young Jr
District 8: Cindy Bass
District 9: Anthony Phillips

City Council Spring Primary Endorsements: we think these candidates are best to lead the city to a more prosperous future for working families!!!

District 2: Kenyatta Johnson
District 3: Jamie Gauthier
District 4: Curtis Jones Jr
District 5: Jeffery Jay Young Jr
District 8: Cindy Bass
District 9: Anthony Phillips

At Large

Nina Ahmad
Jelon Alexander
Jim Harrity
Katherine Gilmore Richardson
Isaiah Thomas

Nina Ahmad is one of the best candidates for city council at large. Please consider her as your choice for the new council.

Spring Primary Endorsement: Cherelle Parker for Mayor

AFSCME Local 1739, Community and Social Agency Employees unanimously endorsed Cherelle Parker for Mayor of Philadelphia. Local 1739 represents over 1500 members who work in unionized private, for-profit agencies in Philadelphia. President Fred Wright said his members have been impressed by Parker’s dedication to making our neighborhoods better.

“Our member’s motto is “Building the Community”. How can you build the community if you are not from the community? We believe Cherelle Parker, born, raised and educated in Philadelphia is the best person to address the needs of Philadelphia”.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AT THE WORKPLACE:
PHILADELPHIA JOB SEEKERS!!!

As of January 2022, employers are not allowed to test for ma*****na during the hiring process. Safety-sensitive jobs and positions that potentially pose a risk for health and safety are excluded from the policy. These are jobs such as mining, operating a vehicle, firefighting and more. If you have been wrongfully tested, you can file a complaint with the city.

For more information on how to file a complaint, call (215) 686-4670 or check out: bit.ly/testingrights

Read more about the policy here: bit.ly/workersrights23

Philadelphia ban on ma*****na testing in hiring saw zero violations in 2022.pdf

Pays to take a look at the mayoral debates if you missed them. The spring primaries are on May 16 and there are many candidates to consider. There have already been two important debates on violence and race. For the forum at St Josephs University on Violence sponsored by Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and Councilman Curtis Jones, Go to
https://www.youtube.com/live/rcOB1JabcJ0?feature=share

Philadelphia School District students will be required to wear masks until January 13 according to the new policies that apply to students and teachers returning from long holiday breaks. check out the COVID protocols at this site https://www.philasd.org/studenthealth/covid19protocols/

November 28, 2022
Dear Friend,

I want to invite you to my FINAL Conversations with the Councilmember: Labor Friday of 2022. My final virtual Labor Friday event will take place on Friday, December 9th, 2022 from 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM.

Join me along with representatives from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1739 for a discussion about family-sustaining apprenticeship programs.

To register and submit questions visit bit.ly/KGRLFAFSCME

Yours in Service,

Katherine Gilmore Richardson
Councilmember At-Large

Conversations with the Councilmember: AFSCME Local 1739 Join Councilmember Gilmore Richardson and union representatives for a discussion about apprenticeship programs. Friday, December 9th from 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

THE ELECTION IS NOW LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY. IF YOU HAVEN'T VOTED YET, MAKE SURE YOU CAST A BALLOT BY NOVEMBER 8.

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Biden cancels millions in student debt

The Biden administration announced that it will be canceling up to $10,000 of student loan debt for borrowers and up to $20,000 for those who have previously received a Pell Grant. Borrowers who individually make less than $125,000 a year are eligible for forgiveness along with households making less than $250,000. For more information on this announcement click here: bit.ly/StudentDebtReliefPlan

“More than 50 years ago on April 28, Workers Memorial Day, the Occupational Safety and Health Act went into effect, promising every worker the right to a safe job—a fundamental right. The law was won because of the tireless efforts of the labor movement, which organized for safer working conditions and demanded action from the government. Since then, unions and our allies have fought hard to make that promise a reality—winning protections that have made jobs safer and saved lives. But our work is not done. Each year, thousands of workers are killed and millions more suffer injury and illness because of dangerous working conditions that are preventable.
The COVID-19 pandemic devastated working families and highlighted the fundamental right to and importance of a safe job for every worker. Immediately and throughout this crisis, unions and our allies have stepped into action to demand and win protections on the job from this highly contagious virus. We organized for safe jobs and the right to speak out against unsafe working conditions. We won emergency safety protections for health care workers against COVID-19, and are continuing the fight for all.
But our work organizing for safe jobs has not ended. “

Local 1739 Endorses John Fetterman for Governor

The membership of Local 1739, is very concerned about who should be representing Philadelphia’s working families, women and people of color in the U.S. Senate. Actions and advocacy on behalf of this constituency should be reflected in a candidate’s policy platforms but even more important, grounded in a candidate’s record.

We are also sensitive to the arguments being made about a candidate’s ability to mount and run a successful campaign against Republicans in the general election.

John Fetteman’s early record of commitment to economic development, reducing poverty and violence as well as his strong concern for diversity and racial equity place him among the leading progressive leaders in the Commonwealth. He is straightforward and consistent with values he has championed for 20 years. Fetterman has taken a position clear on behalf of workers, saying “if you appreciate having your favorite product on a shelf, you need to make sure the people who made that possible are able to live a good, stable, dignified existence”.

The Lt. Governor has proven his ability to win statewide elections in both urban and rural areas throughout Pennsylvania and has done well in our region. We think Lt. Governor John Fetterman is the best man in the best position to win this seat for the Democratic party and the working people of Pennsylvania. We wholeheartedly endorse him.