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New Video: State Legislators Speak Out in Support of AFSCME workers

Workday Minnesota put together this short video with interviews of legislators who allocated funds to the U for staff wages - including 3.25% PLUS steps for AFSCME workers. Check it out!

Video from Sep 5th - Day 1 of the strike

Here is some video footage from Day 1 of the U of M AFSCME strike, courtesy of Labor Education Service:

Video from August 30, 2007 U Workers Support Rally

Video footage from August 30, 2007 rally in support of U of M workers. Video footage by Labor Education Service.

Video: U of M AFSCME Members Speak Out on Strike Vote

These are videos of two U of M AFSCME members explaining why they support the call to reject the University Administration's offer and strike.

U of M AFSCME Local 3260 member Rosemary explains why she supports the unions call to reject the University Administration's offer and strike:

Steve, a member of AFSCME at the U of M explains why he is planning to vote to reject the University Administrations offer denying AFSCME workers real economic progress.

U of M AFSCME Joint Response to U of M Administration Regarding Steps

U of M AFSCME response to the U of M Administration on the question of step increases.

U of M AFSCME: Standing Up for Our Standard of Living

Check out this video clip for the basic information on our Standard of Living campaign for contract negotiations.

Contact Local 3800

If you need to contact someone from Local 3800:

For any questions:
Phyllis Walker, President
612-251-9987

For steward questions:
Cherrene Horazuk, Chief Steward
612-940-0660

Know Your Rights in the Workplace

Click here for an article explaining your rights in the workplace

I need help! Whom do I call?

First call the Chief Steward at (612) 940-0660. I’ll put you in touch with one of our shop stewards.

What is a steward?

A steward is a co-worker and union member who has been trained to assist employees in solving workplace problems and to enforce and protect the contract. Our stewards provide representation when employees need assistance. When your coworkers are acting on behalf of the union in a steward capacity, they have special recognition provided by our contract. They are on equal footing with management.

Use your steward as a resource

If you have questions about work rules, a workplace situation or union activities, consult with your union steward. If she/he doesn’t know the answer, they will find it for you. The strength of any union depends on having a large, active, and educated membership. Stewards play a key role in achieving all these goals. As the number of educated members grows, so does the amount of influence we can exert on the University in order to effect positive change.

If you are interested in becoming a steward, call our Chief Steward at (612) 940-0660.

AFSCME Local 3800 University of Minnesota Clerical Workers Union

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