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Tentative Agreement Voting Results

296- yes
52- no
2- void

Contract has passed. Thank you to all who voted and participated in the process.

sorry to inform the membership,but we lost the swap arbitration.the
arbitrator sided with the dept.it looks like we have to live with the
way the dept. currently allows swaps.i will post the decision shortly
on this site.

All Local 419 members, a Union
Meeting is scheduled for next Thursday, March 22 at 8am, 11am and 4pm
at the McKeon Post In Dorchester. Old Business/New Business.
Refreshments to be provided.

Locals:  419, 3643 & 3967.......attached is an unfavorable decision from
the Labor Board on the 1/2 Hour OT case.

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WAKE SERVICES AND FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR OFFICER M.R. COAKLEY

Wake: GORMLEY FUNERAL HOME 2055 CENTER ST WEST ROXBURY MA. Thursday February 2ed, 2012, 4:00pm, to 8:00pm. Walk by, at funeral home at meet approx 4:30pm. If you need a ride, meet at south bay house of corrections at 3:30pm. Uniform of the day is class A’s, hat, and gloves, mourning bands, will be provided.

Funeral: Holly Name Church, 521 W Roxbury Pkwy West Roxbury, MA. Phone: 617-323-9650. Services Friday, February 3, 2012. 10:00am. Meet at 8:15am the south bay House of Corrections if taking shuttle. The Church services will be at Holy Name Church (West Roxbury, Massachusetts)

Any questions please let me know, please attend, Officer Mike Coakley is our brother, and it is up to us to show our respect in numbers and support.

Thanks, local 419.com, Ronnie Lees.

Dear AFSCME
Leader:

As I am sure you
are aware the Governor has released his Fiscal year 2013 Budget which will begin
July 1, 2012.

The Governor's
budget seeks a reduction in funding to some items, while level funding others.
We are still analyzing the individual line items to determine the specific
impact of proposal.  The Governor has also included funding for contracts
as part of the Fiscal Year 2013 proposal to address outstanding obligations of
the administration.

While many areas
are facing reductions, the Governor has proposed NO change in the employee
contribution for the GIC, the state health insurance
plan. In addition, the annual re-enrollment process that was introduced last
year has been reversed and will return to automatic renewal unless you seek to
change plans. 

Also, there are
several outside sections that will be monitoring as we move through the process.
One in particular is the consolidation of the Community College structure under
one board.

In addition, we
have been notified of the administrations proposal to close Taunton State
Hospital by the end of this year. Closure of the facility would have a dramatic
impact on how Mental Health services are provided to the residents of the
Commonwealth and negatively impact the staff at the facility. We are still in
the beginning stages of analyzing the details and gathering information
and we will continue to keep you informed. 
http://www.afscmecouncil93.org/?l=news&newsdetail=1&id=1083 

It is important to remember that this is a
proposal and it is the first step in creating the Fiscal Year 2013 budget. The
House and the Senate will present their appropriations pieces in April and May,
respectively.We will be working to maintain the
current healthcare proposal and minimize cuts to essential services provided by
our members. We may be asking for the assistance of you and your members in the
near future as we proceed over the coming months. Thank you in advance and as
always please feel free to contact us should you have any questions. 

Sincerely,

Peter
Wright            
Nancy McGovern           
Jim Durkin

Nancy
McGovern
Political
Representative
AFSCME Council
93

From the local 419 facebook page. More information to follow.

R.I.P M.R. COAKLEY. Doctors believe he suffered a Massive Heart Attack while en route to the Faulkner. He may have dialed 911 on his way after calling Faulkner to say he wasnt feeling well. He was found slumped over steering wheel with his seatbelt on and responding BPD Officer shattered window to pull him out of car and begin to attempt to revive him and await for BFD and Ambulance where he was worked on extensively but without bringing him back. Everyone did everything to try and revive him. Billy Carroll Bob Milisi and Chuckie Mattar and I were with his family at the Faulkner and said goodbye to Mike this afternoon. As expected they are in total disbelief and will need our Depts assistance monetarily and spiritually. Funeral Arrangements will probably take place more than likely midweek and as soon as it is confirmed I will repost. Lets all give what we can to help his family with funeral costs and make our presence felt when the time comes and Give Mike the proper sendoff he and they deserve. Rest in Peace MR COAKLEY. Thank you for your friendship.

Union Election results 2011. Most members know the results but I am going to put it up on the site as soon as I get all the facts together.

Local 419 has endorsed Dorchester resident Frank Baker for Boston City Council (District 3). Please visit FrankBaker.org to view all events, issues, endorsements, and ways you can support Mr. Baker’s campaign.