News

Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

HOPE 2024 Convention Delegates Election

Every two years, delegates from most AFSCME locals, councils and retiree chapters throughout the country participate in a week’s worth of debate, networking, skills learning, political action and o

AFSCME’s free bachelor’s degree program is here to stay

There is good news for AFSCME members looking to pursue higher education. AFSCME Free College has made its bachelor’s degree completion program a permanent benefit.

That means that AFSCME members and their families can earn a bachelor’s degree for free, making an even wider choice of career options a possibility for more people.

New leaders make new push to raise the federal minimum wage

Here’s a sure sign of new leadership in Washington. There’s a renewed push to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour, an idea that went nowhere when the Trump administration and anti-worker members of Congress were in power.

Get Active (See your HOPE Committees HERE)

GET ACTIVE:

The Secret to HOPE Member's success is Activity. We all know that no one can do everything, but everyone can do something! That's why there are committees available that allow you to focus on YOUR interests and talents to make a real difference:

Stay Connected (Update your Contact Info HERE)

Stay Connected:

Every member helps to build a strong and effective union by joining HOPE. As times change, HOPE members will win if we're informed about Union activities and can share our input to make sure our priorities and programs are successful.

AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines

The coronavirus pandemic won’t be controlled until states, cities, towns and schools – and particularly health departments – have the funding they need from the federal government, says AFSCME Retiree Sue Conard.

Conard should know. She spent 24 years as a public health nurse serving Wisconsin’s La Crosse County. One of her many areas of expertise? Immunization.

Meet and Confer Process Overview

HOPE 2021 Meet & Confer Negotiations Process:

Over the last 15 years, HOPE Members have worked together to win improvements in Compensation, Benefits, Policies, and Procedures.

The Current 2018 Meet and Confer Agreement (Linked HERE) will expire on June 30th, 2021, which means City Employees will have the opportunity to negotiate a new one that addresses our top concerns for the next few years.

Negotiating Team Composition

Negotiating Team Composition:

The HOPE Negotiating Team will be made up of twenty-five (25) Members in Good Standing along with the Union President per the Constitution and Bylaws and an experienced Chief Negotiator.

Negotiating Team Online Elections

Negotiating Team Online Elections:

The Negotiating Team Elections will be held online and voting will open Thursday, February 11th, at 7:00 AM CST be close on Saturday, February 13th at 7:00 PM CST.

The results will be sent via email to all members, posted on the hopetx.org website, and shared on the HOPE Facebook immediately following the verification of the Election Committee.