In accordance with revised AFSCME Election procedures, AFSCME Local 1739 will be electing five (5) delegates to participate in the upcoming AFSCME International Convention to be held virtually on Thursday, August 13th, Friday, August 14th and Wednesday, September 2nd each day beginning at 2:00pm. To be eligible to be a delegate you must be a …
Statement to Support Philadelphia Peaceful Protests for Justice
A recent report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shown that the COVID-19 virus is affecting Black Americans more than any other racial group. Across various states and cities (as well as in Philadelphia), the disproportionate hospitalization and death of Black patients demonstrates how health inequalities both persist and are exacerbated …
The people of our City are thankful for the service members of Local 1739 continue to provide through these trying times. We know that you stand with medical providers and first responders as essential workers on the front lines of this crisis, caring for so many people who cannot help themselves. Thank you. As we …
There are still many unknowns about the exact trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic—in terms of lives lost, and the overall social and economic impact. One thing is certain: that this unprecedented event will affect us all, and especially children and families in under-resourced communities who face the brunt of the societal and economic shutdown. We …
While Philadelphia’s stay at home order is in place, it is important that everyone who is able to do so stays at home. For those who work at essential businesses and are not able to stay at home, the following tips can help you to stay healthy. Getting to Work Consider walking or riding a …
Let’s give a shout out to the leaders who demonstrate an understanding of the importance of unions and the work our people do. We want to make wise decisions about the people who want to lead us. State Representative Stephen Kinsey (D-201st District-Germantown) We’ve all seen God work through ordinary people and they become extraordinary. …
The 2020 Census is a big deal: for AFSCME members, our families, our communities and the public services we provide. Think of your morning commute: Census results influence highway planning and construction, as well as grants for public transit systems. Think of your local schools: Census counts help determine how money is distributed for programs …
At an institution in Denton, Texas, where 400 people with disabilities live, 54 have COVID-19, and 50 employees are infected. At a state run facility in Danvers, Massachusetts, 40% of residents are infected, plus 55 nurses who work at the facility. In Illinois, two institutions are experiencing such extreme outbreaks that the National Guard is being called in …