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March
23, 2007:
 ALF
Annual Meeting, March 31, 2007
*New* CSEA Without a Contract!
*New* Stop Health Care Cuts in NY Budget
*New* Healthcare Town Hall Meeting
*New* NYSUT Seeks Summer Interns
*New* Veterans Healthcare Gains Support
*New* Movies You Must See
Employee Free Choice Act (E.F.C.A.)
Labor Rep on IDA
Fair Share Coalition 2007
Upcoming Labor Council Meetings
Links of Interest
Job Openings
Editor's Note: There are many many many
things going on this week, calls to make
and letters to send. Please take a
moment to read the *New* listings. We
are confident that next week will bring
the release of our new website, allowing
new items to appear here in the
Mobilizer, while ongoing efforts will be
availble through links to our website.
Stay tuned...
SAVE THE DATE!!!!! AREA LABOR FEDERATION
ANNUAL MEETING - MARCH 31, 2007
All union members invited. Free luncheon
and workshops. Free bus transportation
from Rochester area. Workshops include:
Labor & Technology; Issues; Best Past
Practices; Mobilization within
the Ranks; and Fiduciary
Responsibility. Registration forms
return deadline is March 21, 2007. If
you have not received your invitation
and registration form, please contact
the ALF Offices (585) 263-2650 or (607)
734-8290. If you plan on reserving a
room, make your reservations at the
Radisson Hotel in Corning, prior to
March 8, and mention the R&GV ALF for a
special rate.
Wayne
County CSEA Local 859 Without a
Contract!
Wayne County CSEA Local 859 General and
Supervisory Units have been without a
Collective Bargaining Agreement since
12/31/2005. Wayne County officials
declared impasse against both Units,
ending the mediation process early, and
requesting a fact-finder, thus refusing
to negotiate a fair contract and leaving
almost 800 members without a current
Collective Bairgaining Agreement.
Anyone who has any questions or would
like more information can call Paul
Peters at (315)-576-5395.
STOP
THE HEALTH CUTS IN SPITZER'S BUDGET!
Budget negotiations between the Governor
and the Legislature have reached a
critical phase. The stakes are high for
hospitals and nursing homes in the
Rochester and Genesee Valley region.
The Governor has proposed cutting $1.2
billion from Medicaid statewide - a
potential loss of nearly $100 million
for health care facilities in RGVALF
counties if Spitzer gets his way. What
you can do: Contact your State
Assemblymember and State Senator now.
Tell them to put patients first by
protecting Medicaid and by working for
real reform that gets affordable health
care to all New Yorkers.
NYS Assembly
David Gantt 585-454-3670
warrenl@assembly.state.ny.us
David Koon 585-223-9130
koond@assembly.state.ny.us
Joseph Morelle 585-467-0410
morellj@assembly.state.ny.us
Susan John 585-244-5255
johns@assembly.state.ny.us
NYS Senate
James Alesi 585-223-1800
alesi@senate.state.ny.us
George Maziarz 585-637-5800
maziarz@senate.state.ny.us
Michael Nozzolio 585-568-9816
nozzolio@senate.state.ny.us
Joseph Robach 585-225-3650
robach@senate.state.ny.us
Town Hall on Healthcare and New York
State Budget:
Thursday, March 29, 2007 from 5:30pm to
7:00pm at UAW Local 1097, 221 Dewey
Avenue, Rochester, New York. Join
healthcare professionals, activists &
labor leaders for a discussion of
healthcare and the budget in New York
State. For more information call John
(917) 697-8447.
NYSUT Seeks Summer Organizing Intern
Candidates:
NYSUT is looking for a responsible
college student looking for experience
with a successful organizing team in the
Rochester Regional Office. The
assignment will involve strategic search
for new organizing initiatives.
Excellent computer skills and
familiarity with web-based research
tools a must. The position starts in
late May and ends in late August. Pay is
$8,00/hour for undergraduate and
$10.00/hour for graduate students.
Involvement with labor issues, unions or
other human rights advocacy work a plus.
EOE. Please send resume to Pat Domaratz,
Labor Relations Specialist/Organizer, 30
North Union Street, Suite 302,
Rochester, NY 14607 or by e-mail to
pdomarat@nysutmail.org. Pat can be
contacted for questions at 585/454-5550.
Mandatory Funding for Veterans
Healthcare Gaining Momentum:
On March 19th, while visiting the VA
Medical Center in Canandaigua New York,
Senator Charles Schumer took time to
meet with Operation Firing For Effect
representatives and to sign their
Resolution calling for full mandatory
funding of veteran’s healthcare and
services. On March 8, 2007, Senator
Schumer told a Washington, DC newspaper;
“Nationwide, veterans are facing a
healthcare funding shortfall of more
than $2.8 billion in the midst of a
growing nationwide scandal over
inadequate treatment of wounded soldiers
returning from Iraq and Afghanistan”,
Schumer said. Senator Charles Schumer
has pledged to promote, support, and
vote for full mandatory funding of
veteran’s healthcare and
services. Senator Schumer is merely the
most recent to sign OFFE’s Resolution.
To date, the Resolution has been adopted
and passed by several U.S. northeast
cities and townships, including the
Mayor of Chicago, Illinois, Richard
Daley, the Governor of Oregon, Ted
Kulongoski, plus over 500,000 labor
union members in New York State. Visit
this link to view signed Resolutions:
http://offe2008.org/public_html/resolution.htm
Rochester Labor Film Series:
Man Push Cart: Friday, March 23, 2007,
8pm. Dryden Theatre, 900 East Avenue,
Rochester, New York. Rochester Primiere!
A former Pakistani rock star Ahmad
spends his days selling coffee and
doughnuts from a cart that he pushes and
pulls through Manhattan streets. We
follow Ahmad as he works unceasing,
physically grueling hours, reflects on
his estranged family, and befriends a
young Spanish woman who works at a
newsstand. His travail - its endless
repetition and futility - transfigure
Ahmed as a Sisyphus in the global
economy.
www.rochesterlabor.org
In Debt We Trust - America Before the
Bubble Bursts:
March 30th thru April 4th, 2007. The
Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue,
Rochester, NY. Come see Emy winning
former ABC News and CNN producer Danny
Schechter's latest regarding American
credit card debt. Dr. Robert Manning,
Director of the Center for Consumer
Financial SErvices at RIT will annouce
at the National Premier on March 30th.
For more information visit
www.indebtwetrust.org
Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) Update:
Explanation of votes:
Congressman Kuhl is the ONLY congressman
to have sponsored the Employee Free
Choice Act who then removed his
sponsorship (post 2006 election), and
voted against the EFCA. Hear his own
comments by following this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCczTilpNhA&mode=related&search=
Please note, the EFCA DOES NOT prevent
"secret ballot" NLRB elections. If 1/3
of the employees ask for one, the NLRB
election will take place. Do you think
Congressman Kuhl has read the
legislation, or simply his talking
points memo on this legislation (Extra
points awarded to those who explain the
relevance of his Communist reference)?
Congressman Walsh, though voting for the
Employee Free Choice Act, appears to
have appeased Big Business to the dismay
of working families. The EFCA was
presented to the House floor for debate
and a vote. At this point, Congressman
Walsh voted in favor of a Motion to
Recommit which requested his colleagues
to add language to the EFCA. This
language would have forced unions, not
employers, to prove the US residency
and/or legal work status of each
worker when conducting organizing
efforts. When this vote failed,
Congressman Walsh then decided to
support the EFCA.
New York Times Editorial
http://www.unionvoice.org/ct/Gda2q4d1Dc7L/
Local Leaders Discuss the EFCA on
3-1-07 http://www.13wham.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=182551
Information to Share with Friends &
Family
http://www.unionvoice.org/ct/f7a2q4d1Rqjm/
Post Your Feedback About the EFCA
http://www.unionvoice.org/ct/Xpa2q4d1Rqj5/
Cheney Protecting Workers?
http://www.unionvoice.org/ct/Xda2q4d1Rqjf/
Peabody Energy vs. Workers
http://www.unionvoice.org/ct/6da2q4d1QujK/
Labor fights for rep on the Chemung
County IDA board: After
repeated verbal requests concerning
giving labor a voice on the County IDA,
both the Southern Tier Building Trades
and the Chemung/Schuyler Labor Assembly
has sent letters of request to the
County Executive, Chair of the CCIDA ,
and County Legislators. If this request
is not addressed, these groups plan to
take the fight to the next level.
Rochester Fair Share Coalition 2007:
Join fellow Rochester area workers and
residents in fighting for parity in New
York State AIM funding in the Governor's
2007 budget. Follow this link to
participate:
http://www.unionvoice.org/campaign/FairShare2007
Upcoming Labor Council Meetings:
Steuben/Livingston CLC COPE Meeting -
March 29, 2007, 6pm
Steuben/Livingston CLC Meeting - March
29, 2007, 7pm
Rochester & Genesee Valley Area Labor
Federation - Annual Meeting, March 31,
2007, Radisson Inn, Corning
Rochester Labor Council Executive
Committee - April 2, 2007, 5pm, NYSUT
Rochester & Genesee Valley Area Labor
Federation Offices Closed - Friday,
April 6, 2007
Rochester Labor Council - Workers'
Memorial Day - Friday, April 27th, 2007,
5pm
New York State Assembly Labor Committee
Agenda:
Not available at time of publication.
New York State Senate Labor Committee
Agenda, March 26, 2007:
The Committee will consider the
following nomination: Jerome Lefkowitz
as a Member of the Public Relations
Board
S177:
Alesi - An act to amend the labor law,
in relation to requiring reprsentatives
from veterans' organizations on the New
York State workforce investment board.
S2399:
Trunzo - An act to amend the labor law,
in relation to authorizing the
commissioner of labor to establish
procedures providing informatino on the
child health insurance plan to
applicants filing for unemployment
insurance.
S3806:
Leibell - An act to amend the labor law,
in relation to allowing state, county
and municipal employees to be
compensated for up to 10 days of
military deployment per year.
Some Links of Interest:
Will Verizon Allow them to unionize?
http://www.unionvoice.org/ct/F1a2q4d1Dc7M/
Senate Upholds TSA Workers' Rights
http://www.unionvoice.org/ct/G7a2q4d1Dc7_/
You are not alone: Inceased Number
Desire Union Representation!
http://www.epi.org/content.cfm/webfeatures_snapshots_20070228
Jon Greenbaum, Metro Justice,
Discusses a Better Alternative to
"Unshakle Upstate":
http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/news/articles/STATE%3A+A+better+way+to+boost+Upstate+s+economy/
The Berger-Marks Foundation helps Women
Workers
http://www.bergermarks.org/
UAW Union Approved Car List
http://www.uaw.org/uawmade/auto/2007/index.cfm
Concerned about Religion, Politics and
Labor? This link is for you!
http://blog.aflcio.org/2006/10/19/voter-guides-for-people-of-faith/
Working Assets
http://www.workingassets.com/
Would you like to purchase AFL-CIO
materials?
http://unionshop.aflcio.org/shop/index.htm
Do you know someone NOT currently
receiving the Mobilizer? If they wish
to be included, please contact the Area
Labor Federation staff to provide their
contact information. Rochester office;
Aron (585) 263-2650. Elmira office;
Carol (607) 734-8290.
JOB OPENINGS
International Union of Operating
Engineers, Apprenticeship Openings!:
The Engineers Joint Training Fund/IUOE
Local 832 will be recruiting two (2)
apprentice heavy equipment operators. To
be accepted, applicants must:
1. Reside in one of the counties of
Allegany, Livingston, Monroe, Chemung,
Ontario, Schuyler, Steuben, Wayne,
Yates, Eastern part of Genesee including
City of Batavia.
2. Have obtained a high school diploma
or equivalent.
3. Be at least 18 years of age.
Application packets will be limited to
the first fifty (50) applicants.
Applications will only be available
weekdays from April 2, 2007 through
April 6, 2007 and from April 9, 2007
through April 13, 2007 from 8:00AM to
12:00 Noon and from 1:00PM to 4:00PM
each weekday or until fifty (50)
application packets have been taken.
Application packets may be obtained only
by applicant in person at Engineers
Joint Training Fund, 121 Route 70,
Dansville, NY. For further information,
telephone (315) 492-4725.
Note:
Only applicant, in person, may obtain an
application.
Successful applicants must be willing to
work outdoors in all weather conditions
and have a positive attitude. They must
be willing to work closely with others
and take constructive criticism and
learn from it. An outstanding work ethic
is a must. In exchange for this
dedication to their training they will
be rewarded with, upon successful
completion of their apprenticeship, the
opportunity to work in a well paying job
and have the ability to enjoy a good
standard of living. ***Posted March 9,
2007
UAW 1752:
Employees at Schweizer Aircraft would
like to make interested parties aware of
a large hiring that is taking place in
the Southern Tier. There will be 100+
people hired over the next couple of
months. Positions include: Maintanence,
Machinist, Electric Shop, Stock Clerk,
Wood and Plastic worker, and painter.
Military Experience in hydralics,
aviation, and flight systems a definite
plus. Apply at Schweizer Aircraft, 1250
Schweizer Rd. in Horseheads NY.
AFSCME ORGANIZING OPPORTUNITIES
2006/2007:
Organizer-in-Training program is an
intensive year-long program to learn the
fundamentals of building worker power
through union organizing.
Organizers-in-Training come from diverse
backgrounds of work, organizing and
academic experience.
Organizers-in-Training learn the nuts
and bolts of an organizing campaign from
talking one-on-one with workers, to
developing leaders, and organizing
direct actions. Candidates are placed on
active campaigns with experienced lead
organizers who provide mentoring and
one-on-one training throughout the
program. Salary starts at $33,216 with
family health coverage, a car allowance,
twelve paid holidays, 401k, pension plan
and more. Women and people of color are
strongly encouraged to apply. Open to
Seniors. For more information, visit
www.afscmeorganizers.org.
Editors: Carol Leber & Aron Reina
Executive Editor: James Bertolone
News for the Mobilizer? Call (585)
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