Late last night (early this morning actually), the State Senate passed a bi-partisan budget bill by a 33-3 vote While we have been monitoring the budget proposals for months, this final proposal was a closely guarded secret prior to passage. The full budget (SB 1502) and the fiscal note are both now available.
The Budget Bill passed the State House today on a vote of 126-23 and will head to the Governor for approval or veto.
The message resonates. As a member of several organizations, I hear the same questions asked, listen to the same challenges posed, and see the same faces. The reason is simple; every group is experiencing similar problems: too few new members, too many aging members, too few people doing the work.
Responding to the water crisis in Puerto Rico, the AFT; Operation Blessing International; the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; and the Hispanic Federation launched Operation Agua to crowdsource contributions and provide a reliable source of safe drinking water to families across Puerto Rico. To make a donation click on the link.
Still a few days left to purchase tickets:
We have two trips with space available for any A&R member/friends/family.
To register, simply follow the instructions in the flyer or contact the A&R Office at 860 953-1316.
11/10/2017 Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular (see flyer)
12/2/2017 New York City - Do Your Own Thing (see flyer)
A&R member and union steward Jamie Findley is a Tax Corrections Examiner 2 at the Department of Revenue Services. With 36 years of state service, Jamie’s commitment to public service goes well beyond the realm of DRS. Jamie is in the A&R Spotlight because of his recent 22 day deployment with the American Red Cross to the devastated island of Puerto Rico.
OCTOBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING RESCHEDULED FOR LACK OF QUORUM - NEW MEETING TUESDAY OCTOBER 24TH - 5:00 PM - DFSE OFFICE.
NOVEMBER 9TH GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND OFFICER NOMINATIONS
**All nominations must be made by voice from the floor of the meeting held for nominations, and only those members in good standing shall have the right to nominate.
Friends:
We are excited to bring back the acclaimed documentary Backpack Full of Cash to the Metro Atlanta Area — please see details below:
Update 10/22/17
Furlough Update: A while back we explained that the A&R furlough language had changed. This was true, however, agencies weren't allowing this to occur because they had not been given the updated "guidance" from OLR; agencies were operating under the original "guidance" which only allowed for 3 specific furlough days (Nov 24, Dec. 26, Dec. 27). The agencies have now received the revised guidance so we can end the conflicting stories. The new language reads as such:
