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HIGHLIGHTS

monday, June 28, 2010 | Boston, massachusetts

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ConvenTIon overvIeWmOnday, Convention convenes at 10 a.m. President McEntee will deliver the keynote address. A special trib-ute to retiring Sec.-Treas. William Lucy follows.

TuESday, we nominate our next International Secre-tary-Treasurer, and recognize PEOPLE contributor Ron Green of Council 36. AFL-CIO Pres. Richard Trumka speaks. We’ll also honor AFSCME’s longstanding ally, the late Sen. Ted Kennedy. A “Generations” program will feature young leaders and the AFSCME Retiree program, which is celebrating three decades of activ-ism. AFSCME sisters will share insights at a “Women’s Leadership World Café.”

WEdnESday, begins with special caucuses for bust-ing myths about public service workers, and later a special program about jobs. Basil Townsend of CSEA will be honored for his PEOPLE participation. UNITE HERE! Pres. John Wilhelm speaks, followed by an organizing program. At adjournment, delegates go to Boston Common to join forces with Council 93 members who are fighting to save public services.

THuRSday, we will elect an International Secretary-Treasurer. See Tuesday’s AFSCME Daily for specifics. It’s also PEOPLE-T-Shirt Day, so be sure to stop by the PEOPLE Booth for a new, limited edition baseball shirt. Judith Arroyo of DC 37 will be recognized for her sup-port of PEOPLE. Next, a special program focuses on

Let’s make history!

AFSCME’s 39th International Convention opens today with more than 5,000 delegates, alternates and guests. The election of Pres. Barack Obama and this year’s passage of major health care reform proves our activism is second to none.

International Pres. Gerald W. McEntee sets the stage this morn-ing with a keynote address. A special tribute to William Lucy, who retired as secretary-treasurer last week, follows.

During the week we’ll rally with Council 93 to help protect public services, and urge Congress to approve the jobs bill. We will also consider key policy resolutions and Constitutional amendments. Wednesday, AFSCME members who perform the same work will meet at 21 special caucuses to discuss ways to debunk the myths about public service workers. Thursday, we’ll elect a new secretary-treasurer.

We gather at a time when public services are at risk, and during the worst fiscal crises to face state and local governments since the Great Depression. That’s why this year’s Convention battle cry is “Ready to Fight! Ready to Lead!”

Lawmakers – who in many instances are our bosses – have chosen the easy way out of tough budget choices. Rather than increase revenue by closing corporate tax loopholes and raising taxes on millionaires, they’re cutting jobs, closing libraries, eliminating daycare centers, turning off streetlights and making other misguided decisions that threaten public health and safety.

To preserve our victories, we’ve fought in the streets, at the state legislatures and city halls, in the U.S. Congress – even before the federal courts. We’ve had successes and defeats. But the battles are not over. That’s why we must gear up for this November’s crucial state, local and national elections as if our very jobs depend on it – because they do!

Now, let’s get down to the business of this Convention!

Send a text that tells other delegates what you’re going to fight for and how you’re going to lead. Follow the instructions on the banners at the AFSCME Action Center. Computer screens inside the hall will display text messages. Text any time during Convention.

Start a mobile Conversation!

AFSCME’s role in the historic passage of health care legisla-tion. Progressive radio talk show host Ed Schultz will emcee a program on political victories, and political strategist Donna Brazile will speak.

FRIday, Castle Island will be the site for the Biennial PEOPLE Fun Run. The installation of new officers concludes the Convention.

Ready to Fight! Ready to Lead!7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Convention Registration

BCEC – Hall B

7 a.m.

PEOPLE Information & Exhibit

Booths

(Until 1 hour after session.

Closed during session)

BCEC – Hall B

8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Workshops

BCEC – Levels 0, 1 & 2

10 a.m.

39th International Convention

Convenes

BCEC – Hall C

Welcome, Reading of Conven-

tion Call & Introductions

Tony Caso, Acting Secretary-Treasurer

Executive Director, Council 93

International Vice President

Opening Ceremony

Keynote Address

Gerald W. McEntee,

International President

Tribute to William Lucy,

former International

Secretary-Treasurer

Business

Announcements

Recess

1 p.m.

Committee Meetings

FIRST TImE dELEGaTEIS 1ST TO REGISTERRegina Holloman,

chief shop steward for Local 2218 (New Jersey Coun-cil 71), was first of more than 4,600 delegates and alternates to register for AFSCME’s 39th International Convention.

This is Holloman’s first time as a regular delegate (she was an alternate at the last Convention in San Francisco). “So I get to vote!” exclaims the human services assistant for the Ancora Psychiatric Hospital in Hammonton, N.J.

Convention BeginsThousands of delegates, alternates and guests gathered Sunday evening for friendship and some of Boston’s favorite foods.

Monday, June 286:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Every 10 minutes1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Every 10 minutes

Tuesday, June 296:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Every 10 minutes3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Every 10 minutes

Wednesday, June 306:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Every 10 minutes1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Every 10 minutes

Shuttle Service Schedule

Battling Human Services PrivatizationLocation: Room 153 BC

Campaigning with the Right Political messageLocation: Room 258 C

How Change HappensLocation: Room 156 AB

IRS and dOL Reporting RequirementsLocation: Room 257 AB

Keep the Wave RollingLocation: Room 258 A

making your money Work for youLocation: Room 162 B

Organizing aFSCmE Retiree ChaptersLocation: Room 157 C

PEOPLE PaC: make the Right ask and SucceedLocation: Room 151 AB

un Comité de acción Política PEOPLE: Formular laPregunta Correcta para Tener Éxito*Lugar: Sala 151 AB

Privatization PushbackLocation: Room 258 B

Respect in the WorkplaceLocation: Room 152

Retirement SecurityLocation: Room 160 BC

Road ahead for Social Security and medicareLocation: Room 52 B

WORKSHOPS:

Smart Phones, Smarter OrganizingLocation: Room 259 A

Sorry But We’re Broke — BargainingLocation: Room 159

Lo Siento Pero Estamos Quebrados: negociando*Lugar: Sala 159

Strategic Tools for Local unionsLocation: Room 156 C

The aBCs of Health Care ReformLocation: Room 52 A

The Great RecessionLocation: Room 155

Walking down Labor History LaneLocation: Room 154

We are the next Wave: How to Start an aFSCmEnext Wave ProgramLocation: Room 162 A

What’s Brewing in Health Benefit PlansLocation: Room 153 A

Winning Workers’ RightsLocation: Room 157 AB

the following workshops will be held TOday, 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Complimentary shuttle service is provided between BCEC and these hotels: Boston Marriott Copley, Boston Park Plaza, Fairmont Copley Plaza, Hampton Inn Crosstown Center, Hilton Back Bay, Hilton Financial District, Hilton Logan Airport, Omni Parker House, Renaissance Waterfront, Seaport Hotel, Sheraton Boston and Westin Copley Place. A sky bridge on Level 2 of BCEC connects to the Westin Waterfront Hotel. All buses are wheel-chair accessible. Shuttles will run for Wednesday’s rally and Friday’s PEOPLE Fun Run.

Thursday, July 15:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Every 10 minutes1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Every 10 minutes

Friday, July 25:30 a.m. shuttles for Fun Run6:30 a.m. if runoff election occurs8:30* a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Every 10 minutes

*Shuttles will begin at 8:30 a.m. if there is no runoff election.

WELCOmE nEW dELEGaTES!

Approximately 700 first-time delegates and alternates are here for AFSCME’s 39th biennial Convention. They are identifiable by a special badge they re-ceived during registration. If you’ve been to Convention before, please make a special effort to welcome a first-timer. Answer questions, share experiences and offer to mentor them. That’s the way to build a mighty union!

WELLnESS BOOTH

Stop by Hall B of BCEC for a free blood pressure screening, and to talk to an AFSCME nurse about how to keep your heart healthy. AFSCME/United Nurses of America (UNA) will be available through Thursday.

Shuttles from BCEC to the AFSCME rally at Boston Common will begin at 2 p.m. At the end of the rally, shuttles will be provided to all hotels.

HIGHLIGHTS

monday, June 28, 2010 | Boston, massachusetts

DAILYaFSCmE

www.afscme.org059-10 BUG

ConvenTIon overvIeWmOnday, Convention convenes at 10 a.m. President McEntee will deliver the keynote address. A special trib-ute to retiring Sec.-Treas. William Lucy follows.

TuESday, we nominate our next International Secre-tary-Treasurer, and recognize PEOPLE contributor Ron Green of Council 36. AFL-CIO Pres. Richard Trumka speaks. We’ll also honor AFSCME’s longstanding ally, the late Sen. Ted Kennedy. A “Generations” program will feature young leaders and the AFSCME Retiree program, which is celebrating three decades of activ-ism. AFSCME sisters will share insights at a “Women’s Leadership World Café.”

WEdnESday, begins with special caucuses for bust-ing myths about public service workers, and later a special program about jobs. Basil Townsend of CSEA will be honored for his PEOPLE participation. UNITE HERE! Pres. John Wilhelm speaks, followed by an organizing program. At adjournment, delegates go to Boston Common to join forces with Council 93 members who are fighting to save public services.

THuRSday, we will elect an International Secretary-Treasurer. See Tuesday’s AFSCME Daily for specifics. It’s also PEOPLE-T-Shirt Day, so be sure to stop by the PEOPLE Booth for a new, limited edition baseball shirt. Judith Arroyo of DC 37 will be recognized for her sup-port of PEOPLE. Next, a special program focuses on

Let’s make history!

AFSCME’s 39th International Convention opens today with more than 5,000 delegates, alternates and guests. The election of Pres. Barack Obama and this year’s passage of major health care reform proves our activism is second to none.

International Pres. Gerald W. McEntee sets the stage this morn-ing with a keynote address. A special tribute to William Lucy, who retired as secretary-treasurer last week, follows.

During the week we’ll rally with Council 93 to help protect public services, and urge Congress to approve the jobs bill. We will also consider key policy resolutions and Constitutional amendments. Wednesday, AFSCME members who perform the same work will meet at 21 special caucuses to discuss ways to debunk the myths about public service workers. Thursday, we’ll elect a new secretary-treasurer.

We gather at a time when public services are at risk, and during the worst fiscal crises to face state and local governments since the Great Depression. That’s why this year’s Convention battle cry is “Ready to Fight! Ready to Lead!”

Lawmakers – who in many instances are our bosses – have chosen the easy way out of tough budget choices. Rather than increase revenue by closing corporate tax loopholes and raising taxes on millionaires, they’re cutting jobs, closing libraries, eliminating daycare centers, turning off streetlights and making other misguided decisions that threaten public health and safety.

To preserve our victories, we’ve fought in the streets, at the state legislatures and city halls, in the U.S. Congress – even before the federal courts. We’ve had successes and defeats. But the battles are not over. That’s why we must gear up for this November’s crucial state, local and national elections as if our very jobs depend on it – because they do!

Now, let’s get down to the business of this Convention!

Send a text that tells other delegates what you’re going to fight for and how you’re going to lead. Follow the instructions on the banners at the AFSCME Action Center. Computer screens inside the hall will display text messages. Text any time during Convention.

Start a mobile Conversation!

AFSCME’s role in the historic passage of health care legisla-tion. Progressive radio talk show host Ed Schultz will emcee a program on political victories, and political strategist Donna Brazile will speak.

FRIday, Castle Island will be the site for the Biennial PEOPLE Fun Run. The installation of new officers concludes the Convention.

Ready to Fight! Ready to Lead!7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Convention Registration

BCEC – Hall B

7 a.m.

PEOPLE Information & Exhibit

Booths

(Until 1 hour after session.

Closed during session)

BCEC – Hall B

8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Workshops

BCEC – Levels 0, 1 & 2

10 a.m.

39th International Convention

Convenes

BCEC – Hall C

Welcome, Reading of Conven-

tion Call & Introductions

Tony Caso, Acting Secretary-Treasurer

Executive Director, Council 93

International Vice President

Opening Ceremony

Keynote Address

Gerald W. McEntee,

International President

Tribute to William Lucy,

former International

Secretary-Treasurer

Business

Announcements

Recess

1 p.m.

Committee Meetings

FIRST TImE dELEGaTEIS 1ST TO REGISTERRegina Holloman,

chief shop steward for Local 2218 (New Jersey Coun-cil 71), was first of more than 4,600 delegates and alternates to register for AFSCME’s 39th International Convention.

This is Holloman’s first time as a regular delegate (she was an alternate at the last Convention in San Francisco). “So I get to vote!” exclaims the human services assistant for the Ancora Psychiatric Hospital in Hammonton, N.J.

Convention BeginsThousands of delegates, alternates and guests gathered Sunday evening for friendship and some of Boston’s favorite foods.

Monday, June 286:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Every 10 minutes1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Every 10 minutes

Tuesday, June 296:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Every 10 minutes3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Every 10 minutes

Wednesday, June 306:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Every 10 minutes1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Every 10 minutes

Shuttle Service Schedule

Battling Human Services PrivatizationLocation: Room 153 BC

Campaigning with the Right Political messageLocation: Room 258 C

How Change HappensLocation: Room 156 AB

IRS and dOL Reporting RequirementsLocation: Room 257 AB

Keep the Wave RollingLocation: Room 258 A

making your money Work for youLocation: Room 162 B

Organizing aFSCmE Retiree ChaptersLocation: Room 157 C

PEOPLE PaC: make the Right ask and SucceedLocation: Room 151 AB

un Comité de acción Política PEOPLE: Formular laPregunta Correcta para Tener Éxito*Lugar: Sala 151 AB

Privatization PushbackLocation: Room 258 B

Respect in the WorkplaceLocation: Room 152

Retirement SecurityLocation: Room 160 BC

Road ahead for Social Security and medicareLocation: Room 52 B

WORKSHOPS:

Smart Phones, Smarter OrganizingLocation: Room 259 A

Sorry But We’re Broke — BargainingLocation: Room 159

Lo Siento Pero Estamos Quebrados: negociando*Lugar: Sala 159

Strategic Tools for Local unionsLocation: Room 156 C

The aBCs of Health Care ReformLocation: Room 52 A

The Great RecessionLocation: Room 155

Walking down Labor History LaneLocation: Room 154

We are the next Wave: How to Start an aFSCmEnext Wave ProgramLocation: Room 162 A

What’s Brewing in Health Benefit PlansLocation: Room 153 A

Winning Workers’ RightsLocation: Room 157 AB

the following workshops will be held TOday, 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Complimentary shuttle service is provided between BCEC and these hotels: Boston Marriott Copley, Boston Park Plaza, Fairmont Copley Plaza, Hampton Inn Crosstown Center, Hilton Back Bay, Hilton Financial District, Hilton Logan Airport, Omni Parker House, Renaissance Waterfront, Seaport Hotel, Sheraton Boston and Westin Copley Place. A sky bridge on Level 2 of BCEC connects to the Westin Waterfront Hotel. All buses are wheel-chair accessible. Shuttles will run for Wednesday’s rally and Friday’s PEOPLE Fun Run.

Thursday, July 15:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Every 10 minutes1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Every 10 minutes

Friday, July 25:30 a.m. shuttles for Fun Run6:30 a.m. if runoff election occurs8:30* a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Every 10 minutes

*Shuttles will begin at 8:30 a.m. if there is no runoff election.

WELCOmE nEW dELEGaTES!

Approximately 700 first-time delegates and alternates are here for AFSCME’s 39th biennial Convention. They are identifiable by a special badge they re-ceived during registration. If you’ve been to Convention before, please make a special effort to welcome a first-timer. Answer questions, share experiences and offer to mentor them. That’s the way to build a mighty union!

WELLnESS BOOTH

Stop by Hall B of BCEC for a free blood pressure screening, and to talk to an AFSCME nurse about how to keep your heart healthy. AFSCME/United Nurses of America (UNA) will be available through Thursday.

Shuttles from BCEC to the AFSCME rally at Boston Common will begin at 2 p.m. At the end of the rally, shuttles will be provided to all hotels.

Visit the Action Center in Hall B of the BCEC and do something that will help create jobs, protect Social Security, make a difference in the 2010 elections and other issues related to AFSCME’s Make American Happen campaign. You can also check e-mail.

Stop by each of the kiosks at the Center, complete an “Action Pass” (a card is in your delegate kit with instructions) and present it to the AFSCME Advantage Booth to qualify for daily drawings.

Today’s winner, Cathy Bencini of Local 1048 (Illinois Council 31), will take home a hammock.

Take Action – and Win!

PEOPLE Booth: Check out this year’s new items – a bright green rally jacket with ‘AFSCME’ on the back and a women’s pink, short-sleeve crew neck with the AFSCME logo embroidered on the front. There are also many other high-quality, union-made items available.

Green Light Specials: Take advantage of drastically-

reduced prices on discontinued items such as a blue flight bag and a sweat-shirt. These discounts are available only after you receive one new item. Items are available in Hall B of BCEC but only while supplies last.

PEOPLE Kiosk: Visit the kiosk near the PEOPLE Booth for assis-tance in registering for our new MVP Rewards Program, learn how to log on to view the MVP site, view rewards, check your points and increase your contribution to AFSCME PEOPLE.

Special Caucuses: WEdnESday

administration/Finance: Room 160 BCAnyone working in government administrative functions, including budget and finance, IT, courts, regulation and enforcement or similar functions.

Child Support: Room 155Anyone working in the administration or enforcement of child support.

Child Welfare: Room 258 BAnyone working for a child welfare or child protectiveservices agency.

Corrections: Room 258 CAnyone working in the adult or juvenile corrections system.

Correcciones*: Sala 258 CTodo quien trabaje en el sistema de correcciones adultoo juvenil.

Early Childhood Education: Room 152Anyone working for a Head Start or other pre-K program,in family child care, for a child care center, or for a before- orafter-school child care program.

Emergency Services: Room 162 BAnyone working in emergency medical, disaster response,911 or other emergency services.

Employment and Vocational Services*: Room 157 CAnyone working for an agency that administers unemploymentinsurance, job placement or training, vocational counseling orrehabilitation or similar services.

Servicios de Empleo y Vocacionales: Sala 157 CTodo quien trabaje para una agencia que administre el segurode desempleo, servicios de empleo o capacitación, orientaciónvocacional, rehabilitación o servicios similares.

Environmental Protection and Parks: Room 257 aAnyone working for an agency that manages or protects theenvironment, or for a parks or recreation agency.

Higher Education: Room 157 aBAnyone working in a post-secondary educational institution,including a college, university or technical school.

Home Health/Home Care: Room 156 CAnyone who travels to a patient’s/client’s residence to providehealth care or other support and services.

Salud doméstica/Cuidado doméstico*: Sala 156 CTodo quien se traslade a la residencia de un paciente/clientepara proporcionar cuidado de salud u otros apoyos y servicios.

Hospital-Based acute Care: Room 156 aBAnyone working for a hospital, a hospital-affiliated clinicor a hospital system.

Housing: Room 258 aAnyone working in an agency that provides housing services.

K-12 Education: Room 259 aAnyone working in an elementary, junior/middle orhigh school.

Law Enforcement: Room 159Anyone working as a sworn officer in an agency with lawenforcement responsibilities.

Libraries & Other Cultural Institutions: Room 257 BAnyone working in a library or who works for a culturalinstitution such as a museum or arts agency.

Long-Term Care: Room 151 aBAnyone working for a facility where patients receive long-termmedical care or other support or services. This includesnursing homes, assisted living and facilities for people withmental illness or developmental disabilities.

Outpatient Services: Room 154Anyone working in public health, a free-standing rehabilitationclinic, or an outpatient medical or mental health clinic.

Probation and Parole: Room 153 aAnyone working with non-incarcerated offenders in theprobation or parole system.

Public assistance: Room 162 aAnyone working for an agency that administers publicbenefits including TANF, food stamps, Medicaid or otherneed-based assistance.

asistencia Pública*: Sala 162 aTodo quien trabaje para una agencia que administre beneficiospúblicos incluyendo la Asistencia Temporal para FamiliasNecesitadas (TANF, por sus siglas en inglés), cupones paraalimentos (“Food Stamps”), Medicaid, u otra ayuda basada enlas necesidades de las personas.

Public Works: Room 52 aAnyone working for an agency that provides public worksservices, including solid waste collection or disposal, water orwastewater treatment or other services.

Transportation: Room 52 BAnyone working for an agency that designs, builds, maintainsor operates transportation systems, including roads, publictransit, bridges, airports, ports, ferries and parking facilities.

Transportes*: Sala 52 BTodo quien trabaje para una agencia que diseñe, construya,mantenga u opere sistemas de transportes, incluyendo caminos,transporte público, puentes, aeropuertos, puertos, transbordadoresy estacionamientos.

Tomorrow, AFSCME women will come together for the union’s first-ever Women’s Leadership Café – a chance to share ideas and brainstorm new ones about what it takes to be an effective leader. The session happens from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., is open to all and includes a light snack. Seating is first-come, first-served. Convention Ballroom (Level 3).

No registration required!All 21 caucuses on “Busting the Myths About Public Service Workers” will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. At these meetings, dele-gates who perform the same kind of work will have an opportunity to exchange ideas about common issues and concerns, and then examine the challenges all AFSCME members face during this economic crisis. Choose the one that best describes your work. Light breakfast begins at 7 a.m.

En los talleres marcados con asterisco (*), se ofrecerá traducción al español. (Spanish translation will be offered.)

* In accordance with federal law, the PEOPLE Committee will accept contributions only from members of AFSCME and their families. Contributions or gifts to AFSCME PEOPLE are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.

COmmITTEE mEETInGS, mOnday, JunE 28BCEC – Levels 0, 1 & 2, immediately following the day’s session.

aPPEaLS – Room 158

COnSTITuTIOn – Room 259 B

CREdEnTIaLS – Registration

ECOnOmIC aFFaIRS – Room 261

HEaLTH CaRE – Room 260

LEGISLaTIVE – Westin Waterfront, Grand Ballroom C,d & E

ORGanIzInG – Room 160 a

POLITICaL aCTIOn & PEOPLE – Room 161

RESOLuTIOnS – Room 51

PEOPLE T-Shirt day is Thursday: Show your AFSCME pride by wearing the limited edition commemorative T-shirt with a custom Con-vention logo.

Runners, Warm up your Sneakers! Registration and pledge forms for Friday’s PEOPLE Fun Run at historic Castle Island are available at the PEOPLE kiosk, and they must be returned there by noon on Thursday. Participants must obtain a minimum of $100 in voluntary PEOPLE pledges. Personal checks should be made payable to AFSCME PEOPLE.*

Power to PEOPLE!

Women: What Makes a Leader?

materiales en EspañolLas enmiendas y resoluciones, La Voz de AFSCME y algunos materiales para los talleres han sido traducidos al español. Estos estarán disponibles en el Puesto de Informaciones (Salón B).

Attendees at the Flexing Our Political Power workshop learn how to make the union stronger.