The "We Are One" Illinois union coalition of which AFSCME is a leading member issued the news release about the Campaign for Fair Solution on Pensions. You can read and view a video about it here:

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On Tuesday, May 1st around 700 DC 37 members, including many SSEU 371 members boarded busses for the Lobby Day in Albany. While on the road the members were told that there was an electricity blackout in the capital.

On May 3 Mayor Bloomberg released his Executive Budget for Fiscal Year' 2013, which takes effect July 1, 2012. Although the Union has not analyzed the budget thoroughly yet, it appears to be similar to the one released in February.

The Human Resources Administration (HRA) celebrated the employee recognition day for those workers who have 25 years of service. The event was held at District Council 37 headquarters. Over a hundred members of SSEU Local 371 were honored at the ceremony. In addition, 1 HRA employee was recognized for 55 years of service and 4 others for 50 years of service.

SSEU Local 371/Next Wave Committee is holding a launch party on Friday, May 11, at Katra Lounge on 217 Bowery Street, NYC, at 6 pm.

If you are 18-40 and a member of SSEU Local 371, then this event is for you. Come mix, mingle, and be part of the Union's Next Wave Movement!

VIP entry w/ No cover; 2 for 1 drink special!

This Union has been informed the Child & Family Specialist and Program Evaluator titles at ACS will receive the 5.47% contractual increase in the longevity on May 11.

The Union's radio ads about saving the CASA program will air again on 1010WINS am tomorrow at the following times: 10:27 a.m., 6:47 p.m. and 9:47 p.m. Tune in if you can!

The Union's radio ads about saving the CASA program will air on 1010WINS am today at the following times: 1:38 p.m., 5:38 p.m. and 8:07 p.m. Tune in if you can!