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Locals: 419, 3643 & 3967.......attached is an unfavorable decision from the Labor Board on the 1/2 Hour OT case.
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.
PLEASE JOIN US IN A NIGHT CELEBRATION HIS CAREER AND WISHING HIM LUCK IN HIS BATTLE AGAINST PARKINSON’S.
Rich was a well-known and well-liked member of Local 419 who was forced to retire from the Department after contracting this terrible disease. His young family is experiencing financial hardship, because of mounting medical bills. This event is an attempt to ease some of that burden and give Rich the chance to say thank you and farewell to all of you who have, in various ways, supported him throughout these difficult times.
Raffle Prizes,Food,DJ,Dancing, Cash Bar, and more!
Tickets for $25.00 will be available at the door and from the following staff:
7-3 3-11 11-7
Capt. Basile Mike Simpson Capt. McGrane
Randy Brooks Rich Camago Lt. Billy Dowd
Lt. Sean Ross Lt. Mel Reed
Brian Kaiser Mike T. Coakley
Please inform anyone who has moved on from the Department that might be interested in attending.
*Ticket sales will begin Monday 8/15/11.
Dear AFSCME Sisters and Brothers,
There’s been a lot in the news lately about the cost and danger of private prisons,
and we wanted to make sure that you knew about it.
Earlier this month, AFSCME published a new report on how private prison operators
grease the wheels of government to get their lucrative contracts: “Making a
Killing: How Prison Corporations are Profiting from Campaign Contributions and
Putting Taxpayers at Risk.” Our report also found that corner cutting has nasty
results, and “private prisons routinely experience more inmate escapes and higher
rates of violence due to chronically lax security and poorly trained, minimally paid
staff.”
Then, last week, the New York Times published an article raising additional
questions about the rationale for private prisons. The Times report indicates that
it actually costs taxpayers more to let private prison corporations run state
correctional facilities than it does to operate them using public service workers.
Where are the savings that are supposed to justify turning prisons over to
for-profit operators? They don’t exist!
Read more about AFSCME’s report here . Also, learn more about prison privatization
here .
The time has come to end this failed social experiment and provide public correction
departments with the resources they need to run secure state prisons.
In solidarity,
Gerald W. McEntee Lee A. Saunders
GERALD W. McENTEE
President LEE A. SAUNDERS
Secretary-Treasurer