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FMLA / Lilly Ledbetter anniversary celebration in San Francisco January 29, 2013.

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

AFSCME Local 2700 Held Board Training

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

AFSCME 2700 held Board training on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, in the union hall. Fourteen experienced and new board members attended the training. An informative and lively training by Linda Gregory.

Topics included What a Union and its Executive Board does – and how it differs from other organizations and functions; How your union works – structure and resources; Why lead – what is your purpose; What is the role and function of the Executive Board; Duties of specific officers and Board positions. After the basic training they went into the first steps toward a Local 2700 Strategic Plan.

Attending: President Margaret Harris, Treasurer Liz Walker, Vice President Jan Lyons, Chief Steward Shannon Witt, Board Members Jean Rich, Chanel Castillo, Cheryll Grover, Brian Smith, Karen Seiler, Joei Pitta Flannery, Dave McGrath Wagner and Trustee Valerie Medina. Also attending were Sassandra Traylor and Cara Moffett.

AFSCME Ranger Shows Public Where Eagles Soar

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

AFSCME Local 2428 member Ranger Steve Diers hooks nature lovers up with eagles at Pardee Reservoir, as one of his many jobs with East Bay Regional Parks District. Read more about the Eagle Tour in Calaveras County

We Are One!

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Local unions band together in the April 4, 2011, to support the Wisconsin public employees at the 'We Are One' march in Martinez, CA

View photos!

December 10, 2010, the 6th Annual Black and White Rock

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT

AFSCME Local 2700 and 512 members attending the Community Action event on December 10, 2010, the 6th Annual Black and White Rock n Roll Ball to benefit labor families in need. Pictured with newly elected California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson are Joanne Peterson, Nadine Peyrucain, Suzie Griffith, (Tom), May Cendana (Ambrose Park & Recreation) and Ed Griffith. more

2010 Local Picnic Photos

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Looks like Local 2700 members had a great time at the Local Picnic.

Check out the new photos!

We Couldn't Have Done it Without YOU!!

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Thanks to the numerous volunteers that did phone banking and precinct walking to support our endorsed candidates. We appreciate all you do!

A special thanks to the volunteers that participated 5 times or more:
Local 10: Louise Hulama, Richard Hull, Cheryl Phillips, Rodrigo Rodriguez, Veronna Simril; Local 146: Alma Hawkins, Belinda Malone, Sherry Moroz, Linda Tremble; Local 512: Nadine Peyrucain; Local 829: Rebecca Nassarre; Local 2428: Sharon Corkin, Dionisio Rosario; Local 2700: Octavia Bazile,Margaret Harris, David McGrath Wagner, Elizabeth Walker, Robbie White.

ATTENTION ALL AFSCME LOCALS: Please send pictures of your AFSCME election volunteers. We will add them to our collection of volunteers that contributed to a great success! Email your pictures to webmaster@ca.afscme57.org

PROTECT PENSION BENEFITS

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Help AFSCME Local 829 and Council 57 fight the unfair and misguided pension reform ballot measure in Menlo Park!
We'll precinct walk on the next three Saturdays.

Call 510-436-2254 for more information, or visit - No on L

RETURNING TO HER ROOTS~FOR AFSCME CAMPAIGN 2010

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT

AFL-CIO Executive Vice-President Arlene Holt Baker Returns to her California Roots to Help Us Fight!

Local 2700 and Local 512 Members Met with State Senator

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

AFSCME members met with State Senator Mark DeSaulnier in his Walnut Creek Office on July 8, 2010. more

AFSCME International Convention Delegates

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

AFSCME Local 2700 members elected delegates to the International Convention at their March 18, 2010, meeting. more

Attention Contra Costa County Members

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

New Changes to Work Schedule Language for Contra Costa County Members

Effective March 1, 2010 see language

5th Annual Black & White Rock n Roll Ball

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

AFSCME members and staff celebrated the holidays at the 5th Annual Black & White Rock n’ roll Ball on Friday, December 11. more

Volunteers at Flu Clinic

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

AFSCME 2700 members worked as volunteers serving the Contra Costa County flu clinic on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at the Pittsburg Health Clinic. more