HOPE AFSCME Local 123

We are HOPE AFSCME Local 123

As HOPE AFSCME Local 123 members, we have the power to make a difference. By joining together, HOPE members have clout at the ballot box, in the halls of government and at the bargaining table. HOPE AFSCME Local 123 is one of the city’s most powerful advocates for working families in the city of Houston.

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HOPE Members out in the field for ratification.

2018 Meet and Confer Ratification Schedule

HOPE members now have the opportunity to ratify their new 2018 Meet and Confer Agreement.

On Friday, June 8th, representatives from the City of Houston and your HOPE Bargaining team reached an agreement for the 2018 Meet and Confer Agreement.

The Agreement includes a 3% Across-the-Board Wage Increase for FY 2019, Dispute Resolution Procedure protections, and many other policy improvements that will positively impact ALL City of Houston workers. Follow the link below to see both the summary and the full agreement.

https://www.hopetx.org/2018-meet-and-confer-agreement-ratification

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AFSCME members in Illinois rally with signs that say "Working people deserve a voice" and "Rauner is hurting Illinois."

‘We Wouldn’t Have Anything If It Weren’t for Our Union’

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The United States Capitol Building at dusk.

AFSCME to Trump: Federal Workers Deserve Respect

AFSCME President Lee Saunders lashed out at the Trump administration after President Donald Trump signed a s

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Scam Alert: State Policy Network

Hurricane Harvey Resources

HOPE AFSCME Local 123 members served their city heroically during Huricane Harvey. Many of you worked night and day to protect the people of Houston while your own homes were flooded and damaged. HOPE is dedicated to helping members rebuild their lives and make sure that we stay HOUSTON STRONG together. Below are resources available to HOPE members.

Click here to register with the Texas Workers Relief project

Click here to register with FEMA

2018 Meet and Confer Agreement Online Ratification

HOPE Members, in addition to the schedule of physical locations, you can now Ratify your 2018 Meet and Confer Agreement by following this link and completing the HOPE Ratification Form.

National AFSCME News

Far from Draining Budgets, Public Pensions Generate Public Revenue
A new report by the National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems uses data to show that “reducing or even dismantling public pension benefits will ultimately backfire.” — Jun 18
Oregon VOA Members Win First Contract
Workers at an Oregon behavioral health facility won their first contract after a tough fight. — Jun 14
Strong Relationships, Member Solidarity Net Strong Contract in Northern CA
Workers at the East Bay Municipal Utility District in northern California have won a new contract that is a testament to what public service workers can accomplish when they join together under a union. — Jun 14
AFSCME-Backed Student-Loan Bill Passes House
An important AFSCME-backed student loan repayment bill has cleared the U.S. House. — Jun 13
MA Local Blocks School Bus Service Privatization Scheme
One Massachusetts local blocked a misguided plan to privatize bus services offered by the public school district. — Jun 12

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