AFSCME-Local1624

AUSTIN AFL-CIO CITY COUNCIL ENDORSEMENTS

AFSCME, along with our fellow Austin Central Labor Council members, have endorsed the following candidates for City Council:

Place 1: Lee Leffingwell
Place 3: Jennifer Kim
Place 4: Laura Morrison

To learn more about these candidates, click here.

Do you want to be involved in who our union endorses? Become a member of our Political Action Committee (PEOPLE). You can become a PEOPLE MVP member for as little as $4.00 per pay period. For more information, or to obtain an enrollment card, please call our office at 512-477-5544.

Three $1000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors of active AFSCME Local 1624 members. Applicants must enroll in a University, College, Junior College, or Trade School in the 2008 fall semester.

The deadline to appy is Wednesday, May 21st. To print an application, please click here.

	AFSCME NEWS	ABOUT AFSCME
	AUSTIN AFL-CIO CITY COUNCIL ENDORSEMENTS AFSCME, along with our fellow Austin Central Labor Council members, have endorsed the following candidates for City Council: Place 1: Lee Leffingwell Place 3: Jennifer Kim Place 4: Laura Morrison To learn more about these candidates, click here. Do you want to be involved in who our union endorses? Become a member of our Political Action Committee (PEOPLE). You can become a PEOPLE MVP member for as little as $4.00 per pay period. For more information, or to obtain an enrollment card, please call our office at 512-477-5544. 2008 Scholarship Applications Now Available! Three $1000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors of active AFSCME Local 1624 members. Applicants must enroll in a University, College, Junior College, or Trade School in the 2008 fall semester. The deadline to appy is Wednesday, May 21st. To print an application, please *click here.*	AFSCME Local 1624 is the Labor Union representing City of Austin and Travis County Employees. AFSCME negotiates and lobbies with City and County Management, the City Council and Commissioners Court on matters of concern to all employees including, but not limited to: Pay Raises Health Care Benefits Retirement Provisions Job Security Market Studies Health and Safety Personnel Policies AFSCME* provides individual representation to our members for any work related issue, including: On the Job Injuries Reclassifications Grievances SSPR Appeals FMLA, ADA, Title VU Career Development *AFSCME Members* have exclusive access to the AFSCME Advantage Program. Go to the Advantage Program link to discover the many benefits and discounts available to members. Currently AFSCME Local 1624 has a two-tiered dues structure. For employees making less than $13 per hour, dues are $13.50 per pay period. For employees making $13 or more per hour, dues are $15.50 per pay period. For more informaiton about AFSCME Local 1624, please feel free to contact our office.
AFSCME Local 1624 7901 Cameron Rd #2-300 Austin, TX 78754 512-477-5544