AFSCME-Colorado

Join Coloradans against unjust medical debt by showing up to the rally Center for Health Progress has organized on the West Steps of the Colorado Capitol Building tomorrow, May 8 at 11:30 am MT!

Sick of our health care system and decision makers upholding the status quo? We will not sit by as our legislators vote to allow medical debt to ruin lives. Join us at the Capitol THIS FRIDAY May 8th 11:30am-1pm! Will we see you there? Sign up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/UkBOap-Hv0O8EY_xu7diCw2

¿Estás harto de que nuestro sistema de salud y quienes toman las decisiones mantengan el status quo? No nos quedaremos callados mientras nuestros legisladores votan para permitir que las deudas médicas arruinen vidas. ¡Acompáñanos en el Capitolio ESTE VIERNES 8 de mayo, de 11:30 a. m. a 1:00 p. m.! ¿Nos vemos allí? Regístrate aquí: https://secure.everyaction.com/UkBOap-Hv0O8EY_xu7diCw2

When Crystal Torres was injured on the job, Adams County accommodated her by moving her position. But after she was cleared to work without the accommodation, she was asked to reapply for her old position at a rate of $9k less than what she was being paid before the injury. Together, we fought back and won!

“At times, this process felt like punishment or retaliation for being injured. I had to wait for an open position, re-interview, and then negotiate just to get back the salary I had already earned,” Torres explained.

“I am incredibly grateful for the support of AFSCME; they helped the county finally see reason and ensured I could return to my original role with my previous pay. This experience took a heavy toll on my mental and physical health, and I am beyond relieved to have it behind me. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.”

Today we celebrate library workers whose passions and service fuel our communities, like Boulder Public Library workers who are currently organizing for a voice on the job with AFSCME-Colorado.

To library workers everywhere: 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲. Thank you for your service 📚

During National Library Week, members of AFSCME Colorado recognize library workers for their public service. These workers strengthen the fabric of our communities and create a welcoming place to read, learn, grow, connect and create. They deserve the respect that comes from having a strong collective voice on the job.

“Serving the public is the deep ethic of everyone who works at the library,” said Karen Bowen, an adult literacy program coordinator at Boulder Public Library. “If I feel supported as an employee, I’m more able to support the vulnerable folks I work with.”

Bowen, a member of the organizing committee, and her colleagues are asking the Boulder Public Library District Board of Trustees to establish the policy framework for recognizing their union. A decision could come tomorrow on National Library Workers’ Day.

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We are thrilled to welcome back Ashley Bevans and Lorena Sogge to their positions at Southwest Food Excellence. After this mother and her daughter were unjustly terminated, our AFSCME union stood firm. We secured an agreement for their reinstatement at new school locations and back pay for time lost.

As Lorena perfectly put it: “My union dues are worth every penny!” Both of them are union leaders and will be an important part of our bargaining team when negotiations kick off this June. Their strength shows what we can achieve when we stand together. Welcome back!