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October 8, 2021 In Latest News By admin

Important Voter Information

The next election season is practically here! Key dates to remember are: October 18 – Voter Registration Deadline October 26 – Mail-in Ballot Application Deadline November 2 – Election Day Apply for a mail-in ballot by 5pm on October 26, 2021, with a valid PA driver’s license or photo ID. You can also apply at …

September 12, 2021 In Latest News By admin

AFSCME LOCAL 1739 UPDATE – SEPTEMBER 2021

Negotiation & Covid Impacts JFCS AFSCME Local 1739 reached a tentative agreement with Jewish Family and Children’s Service on Wednesday, August 24th. The tentative agreement will be distributed to the JFCS membership for their ratification after the Labor Day weekend. SPIN COVID MODIFICATION On Thursday, August 25th, the union membership of Special People in …

May 21, 2021 In Latest News By admin

News You Can Use!!

The Philadelphia Office of Children and Families is offering summer opportunities and activities you don’t want to miss. Check it out: Apply Now for a Summer Job Each year, Parks & Rec hires hundreds of seasonal positions, including recreation program assistants, and many lifeguards. Find out how to become a lifeguard. Apply for paid summer opportunities …

April 30, 2021 In Latest News, Member Spotlight By admin

Member Spotlight: Maria Alvelo-Nunez, SPIN, Direct Support Professional

In September 2017, Maria joined the SPIN (Lehigh) family as a Direct Support Professional. Maria is dedicated to ensuring proper treatment, respect, and care for every individual’s unique needs. She treats everyone as if they were family members and commits to her work with a focus on each individual’s personal needs. Maria is an active …

April 30, 2021 In Member Spotlight By admin

Member Spotlight: David Williams Turns Up The Heat at Orleans Technical College

He is a master plumber and has run his own company, 3Ds Mechanical for nearly 10 years. David seems justifiably proud that he has spent his life in the plumbing trade, starting his career working with his Dad and Uncles at age 11. With the strong demand for plumbers in the Philadelphia area, he knows …

April 30, 2021 In Latest News, Union Priorities By admin

Fred Wright Featured In FunTimes Magazine Covid Article

Fred Wright of AFSCME Local 1739 Highlights Union Workers’ Needs During a Pandemic _ FunTimes Magazi

April 30, 2021 In Latest News, Who's For Us By admin

It Runs In The Family

We will regularly offer 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 Rep. Joe Hohenstein was elected to the Pennsylvania House on Nov. 6, 2018, representing the 177th Legislative …

March 25, 2021 In Latest News By admin

FEMA Funeral Reimbursement

The FEMA Funeral Reimbursement Program will launch in a week or two. FEMA is reimbursing up to $7,000.00 for COVID-19 funerals. PLEASE PASS ON FOR WIDEST DISSEMINATION TO OUR BLACK/BROWN and other underserved COMMUNITIES…. to any family member who paid for a funeral. Please keep funeral documentation. For more on COVID-19 Funeral Assistance – CLICK …

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