Secretary-Treasurer Joe Nazario has announced that membership dues and agency shop fees will be increased by $0.15 per biweekly paycheck, effective for the first pay period in January 2013 as a result of increases in the minimum dues rate by AFSCME, DC 37 and other affiliate bodies.

Hurricane Sandy Help Sessions will be held on December 10 and December 17, 2012 from 10.00 am through 4:00 pm at 817 Broadway, 15th floor.

Please, call (212) 777-9000 to schedule an appointment with our attorney (assistance will be provided with FEMA applications).

Due to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and the implementation of the modernization project, members may experience a long wait when calling for appointment.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Two Civil Rights icons will speak in New York City about the where to go from here after the historic re-election of President Barack Obama.

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AFSCME President Lee Saunders and Secretary-Treasurer Laura Reyes have written members to say that "Next Wednesday, December 5th, AFSCME is joining in a national day of action where citizens across the country will send a message to their members of Congress:

There will be a General Membership Meeting on Monday December 17, 2012 for all Union members. We will be meeting at 235 West 23rd Street, second floor, at 6:30 p.m.

All members are encouraged to join us so any question you may have can be answered.

Hope to see you there.

There will be a Job Fair at the Bronx Educational Opportunity Center on Thursday, November 29th, 2012 from 12 pm - 2 pm. The Center is located at 1666 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457.

Please come and explore the various job opportunities available. Business attire. Please bring 10 resumes and arrive early.

State Senator Diane Savino will be the guest speaker at our joint Political Action/Women's Committee Meeting on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Please join us for light refreshments on the 12th floor of 817 Broadway at 6:30 p.m.