Montgomery College Staff Union - Afscme Local 2380

I hope you all have a relaxing and enjoyable Thanksgiving! You are AFSCME Union!

From Donna Edwards of AFL-CIO,

With President Biden’s official signature on the bipartisan bill, Infrastructure Week is finally here.

The passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a monumental political and legislative accomplishment. This is a $1.2 trillion investment in our infrastructure after decades of decline, and America’s workers are ready to rebuild our country.

This is a tremendous victory for working people in America:
• $110 billion to rebuild 173,000 miles of roads and 45,000 bridges.
• $65 billion to expand broadband internet access, particularly in rural areas.
• $55 billion to make sure Americans have access to safe and clean water, including $15 billion to replace lead pipes.
There’s even more in the bill, and all of this investment will create good union jobs. And that is worth celebrating.

Working people didn’t vote for a return to normal; we voted for a better future. And we’re making progress.

We need to finish the job by also passing the Build Back Better Act. Will you add your name and call on Congress to pass it immediately?

In Solidarity,

Team AFL-CIO

Montgomery College Staff Union - Afscme Local 2380 updated their information in their About section.

A message from President Donna S. Edwards................

Today we observe Veterans Day, honoring the men and women who served in our nation’s armed forces. Veterans are more likely to work in a unionized workplace. Compared to a 12 percent coverage rate overall, 16 percent of veterans—or 1.2 million veterans (2017)—are in a union or covered by a union contract.
Unfortunately, a large number of veterans not in unionized worksites are working in low-wage jobs. In fact, 1 out of every 5 veterans would benefit from raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024. In addition to raising the minimum wage, Congress should ensure that workers who have fought to preserve our freedoms return to workplaces where they have the freedom to join together to bargain for better wages and working conditions. Nearly 1 in 5 employed veterans, including 1 in 3 with a service-connected disability, work in the public sector. nOe third of federal civil servants are veterans,
The Union Veterans Council of the AFL-CIO is a vital part of building labor's support and programs for veterans. Contact https://unionveterans.org/ to discover how your union can support our veterans.

Engage. Educate. Mobilize. Veterans and working people are facing the same issues—a lack of good jobs, access to quality health care, and the need for racial and economic justice.

Veterans Day - On behalf of AFSCME Local 2380, thank you for all that you have done and all that you continue to do.

Please take time to thank our service members. Remember those service members who have fallen and help those in need.

AFSCME’s Saunders: We will continue the fight ‘so that every American’s voice is heard in our democracy’
WASHINGTON — AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act failed to advance in the U.S. Senate:

“The late John Lewis marched 50 miles from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, not once but twice, for the right to vote – nearly losing his life along the way. But a minority of senators won’t even vote to consider the bill that carries his name and honors his legacy, a bill that would restore the Voting Rights Act protections so many sacrificed so much for. We will continue the fight – getting in ‘good and necessary trouble’ – so that every American’s voice is heard in our democracy, no matter their race, background, economic status or zip code.”

Thank a union.

Union Strong!

Labor unions’ approval is highest in 17 years because unions stand with working families A new Gallup poll reveals continued public support for labor unions, with nearly two out of three Americans (65%) expressing approval.

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What are we doing together as a union about it?

MC Staff employees: make your voices heard at the Local 2380 general meeting, March 12 @ 12:00 noon

The Montgomery College Staff Union (AFSCME Local 2380) will hold a general membership meeting this Thursday, January 7, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. You can attend the meeting at SC152 (RV), CM302 (TP/SS), and BE165 (G).
Topics will include current contract negotiations over wages, benefits, working conditions, and other issues important to you. Attend the meeting and MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!

Unions change the balance of power!

STAND UP FOR YOUR WAGES!

Tomorrow (Tuesday 4/9) at 7:00 P.M., MC Staff Union president Chris Standing will address the County Council in support of MC's budget request.

We need you to be there in the audience to show the Council members that employee members of Local 2380 support the College's budget request.

Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budgets Public Hearing:
DATE » Tuesday, April 09, 2019
TIME » 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm EDT
LOCATION » Montgomery Co. Council Office Building
Third Floor Hearing Room
100 Maryland Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850

If you have an MC work uniform, please wear it. If you do not have a uniform, then please wear MC purple or AFSCME green.

Be there or be square!

Congratulations to the newly elected officers, executive board members, and trustee for your Montgomery College Staff Union:

President: Chris Standing
Vice President: Chris Terry
Secretary-Treasurer: Lori Kaufman
Recording Secretary: Carl Shorter
Executive Board: Niki Delk, Joseph E Thompson , & Niki Delk
Trustees: Fran Nolen (ending 2022),
Saul Goldberg (ending 2021), &
Janice DuFour (ending 2020)

We will continue working and fighting for all the members of AFSCME Local 2380 and the bargaining staff at MC!

SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 29!

The Montgomery College Staff Union (AFSCME Local 2380) is having officers, executive board, and trustee nominations and elections.

Only Union members in good standing may participate. If you are not a member but would like to be a part of this event, you may sign a membership card on site and will then be allowed to participate.

Date: Friday, March 29, 2019
Time: 12:30pm
Place: HU 009 (Rockville Campus)

Nominations are open for the following positions:
• President
• Vice President
• Secretary-Treasurer
• Recording Secretary
• Executive Board Member (3)
• Trustee (1)

See you at the polls!

EVERY job has value.

Make it your best investment too.

The Montgomery College Staff Union, AFSCME Local 2380, congratulates new Montgomery County Council members-elect Gabe Albornoz, Evan Glass, Will Jawando, and Andrew Friedson! We look forward to working with you all.

AFSCME Local 2380, the Montgomery College Staff Union, congratulates County Executive-elect Marc Elrich on his impressive electoral victory. We wholeheartedly look forward to working with the Elrich administration.

More folks are joining their unions. You should too!

A growing number of Americans want to join a union A nationally representative survey of the workforce found interest in joining unions to be at a four-decade high.

Become a Local 2380 shop steward! Free training!

If you haven't voted yet, get out and vote in the Maryland primary today!!

Hello Fellow Union Members!

The next AFSCME Staff Union General Meeting is today from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the MC's Rockville campus in Science Center room 152 (SC152).

Let's meet & discuss some Union business!
• COMP 101 & Negotiations will be discussed!
• Lite Refreshments will be served

If you cannot attend in person, we will also have a link and number for GoToMeeting so you can join us from the comfort of your office or your home at the following link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/715443389

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And please do not forget about our new website! http://www.mcstaffunion.com/

Montgomery College Staff Union - Afscme Local 2380 AFSCME Local 2380 represents the Bargaining Staff of Montgomery College in Maryland.

UPDATE ... Hello fellow AFSCME members. I know it has been awhile since our last meeting. Between Middle States and the snow, We had a few interruptions...
The next AFSCME Staff Union General Meeting will be held on Monday, April 23rd from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Rockville campus of MC, room SC152.
So please mark your calendar and let's meet & discuss some Union business!
We will also have a link and number for GoToMeeting so you can join us from the comfort of your office or your home!

Hello fellow AFSCME members. I know it has been awhile since our last meeting. Between Middle States and the snow, We had a few interruptions...
The next AFSCME Staff Union General Meeting will be held on Monday, April 16th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Rockville campus of MC, room SC152.
So please mark your calendar and let's meet & discuss some Union business!
We will also have a link and number for GoToMeeting so you can join us from the comfort of your office or your home!

I know this is short notice, but this is important. We need to be seen. For some us we will have to drive. This is really important so if you can car pool. Please let me know if you plan to attend by Noon today!

Regards, Chris Standing
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On Saturday, February 24th at rallies across the country, thousands of working people will stand united for the Working People’s Day of Action. This date has been chosen because, two days later, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in the Janus v. AFSCME court case. This case is arguably the most important labor case of the 21st century to date. The outcome could result in significant obstacles for organized labor.

Unions across the country, as well as your AFSCME Local 2380 Staff Union, need your support and are counting on all of us to show our Solidarity by attending a rally.

Join us for the Working People’s Day of Action! In the Washington, DC area, the rally will be held from 10am to 12noon on Saturday, February 24th at:

Freedom Plaza
14th Street and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004

If we have enough persons attending, AFSCME Council 67 will provide transportation. If you are interested in going, please contact me and I will get back to you with details.

I hope we can count on your support. As AFSCME International states: “On the Working People’s Day of Action, we will stand up for the freedom of working people to join together in strong unions and fight for decent and equitable pay for our work, affordable health care, quality schools, vibrant communities and a secure future for all of us.”

In Solidarity,
Chris Standing

Tonight, I will be speaking before the Board of Trustees. The meeting will begin at 8:00 PM in the CT building, located at 9200 Corporate Blvd, Rockville. As you are already aware, we are facing one of our biggest challenges yet, Comp-101. I will be speaking to Comp 101 tonight.

What can you do? Please show up to show our solidarity. We need your support. We need your presence to show Management that we are not going to capitulate to every demand that is put upon us. Comp 101 unfairly targets the earning potential of our brothers and sisters in order to support the growing professional services and administration at the College.

In Solidarity,
Chris Standing