January 2018 – AFGE Local 1061

I AM 2018

This Thursday, February 1 at 10 a.m. Pacific time, we ask that all AFGE Local 3943 members observe a moment of silence to celebrate the lives of Echol Cole and Robert Walker. To find an observance in your area, click here.

You can also join at AFSCME’s Facebook Live event on February 1.

Time Change for General Membership Meetings

Many members have asked for an earlier start time for the General Membership Meetings.

In the coming days we will be surveying members for ideal times to meet.

Please leave a comment on the web page or email Gary Locken the time that works best for you:

5:oo PM

6:00 PM

or the current 7:00 PM meeting time.

Next General Membership Meeting is April 25, 2018 in Bldg. 500, Room 3400 or online at our GoToMeeting.

AFGE Monthly Telephone Town Hall 1/22/18

Note: Do not join this call while on duty time or with the use of a government-issued phone.

Join our monthly Tele-Town Hall to discuss the potential shutdown. We encourage all members and non-members to be on the call!

There will be an opportunity for callers to ask questions, so make sure to write down anything you would like to ask.

When: 8 p.m. EST / 5 p.m. PST 1/22/18

Call Information:

Dial-in number: (877) 229-8493
Pin Code: 110858

Source AFGE.org

General Membership Meeting Jan 24 2018

General Membership Meeting Jan 2018
Wed, Jan 24, 2018 7:00 PM

Topics will include the recent changes to nursing service compressed tours as outlined in the MOU GLA Nursing FMLA Sick Leave Restriction loss of Compressed Work Tours This change affects Bargaining Unit Employees from AFGE Locals 1061, 3943 and 2297.

The upcoming 2018 election for Local 3943 officers. Download and read the AFGE election manual here Electionmanual

We will also speak to recent changes related to VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act.

Bldg. 500, Room 3400.
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122

Please Email Gary Locken to request the link and password. Membership will need to be verified, deadline for access request is 8 PM Jan 22.

In person attendance is ideal, but if you can’t attend in person we understand and hope you will join our Gotomeeting. Please note that the gotomeeting will be limited to listen and watch only. We will attempt to respond to questions and comments on the Gotomeeting chat, but audio input from callers will be muted.