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Your Rights/Reasons To Join

LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT THE LAW AND YOUR RIGHTS

As a public employee your rights are protected by State Law and Federal Constitution.

Article 5152. Revised Civil Statutes of Texas sets forth the RIGHT to ORGANIZE. "It shall be lawful for any and all persons engaged in any kind of work or labor, manual or mental, or both, to associate themselves together and form trade unions and other organizations for the purpose of protecting themselves in their pursuits and employments." (Acts 1899)

Article 5154c, Section 4 "It is declared to be the public policy of the State of Texas that NO PERSON SHALL BE DENIED PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT BY REASON OF MEMBERSHIP or non-membership IN A LABOR ORGANIZATION."

Article 5154c, Section6. "The provisions of this act shall not impair the existing right of public employees to PRESENT GRIEVANCES concerning their wages, hours of work or conditions of work, individually or THROUGH A REPRESENTATIVE that does not claim the right to strike."

Article 5154g, Section 1. "It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the State of Texas that the right of persons to work shall not be denied or abridged on account of membership or non-membership in any labor union or labor organization and that in the exercise of such rights, ALL PERSONS SHALL BE FREE FROM THREATS, FORCE, INTIMIDATION OR COERCION."

STATE LAW-ACTS 1947, 50TH LEGISLATURE,P.231,CH.135

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AFSCME IN THE PULBIC SERVICE

TEN GREAT REASONS TO JOIN AFSCME

  1. Legislative Department: AFSCME Council #7 has one full time registered lobbyist who lobby’s solely for AFSCME union members and informs them of any piece of legislation coming up as well as AFL/CIO support.
  2. Employee Support: AFSMCE has fought hard for safer working conditions and pay raises and will continue to do so.
  3. Union representative: AFSCME Council #7 has 13 staff representatives to provide immediate service to members state wide.
  4. Research Department: AFSCME International has one of the best research departments in the country. Many U.S. Senators, Congressmen, and State Legislators have used this resource.
  5. Clout: AFSMCE is the largest public employee union in the country with 1.5 million members. There is strength in numbers!
  6. Mastercard: A members only Mastercard with no annual fee and only 5% above the prime rate interest.
  7. Scholarships: AFSMCE International offers annual scholarship awards for members, their spouses and their children.
  8. Representation: AFSCME Council #7 will represent members at disciplinary, grievance, and mediations.
  9. Accidental Death and Dismemberment: AFSCME members are covered by a $2,500 Accidental Death and Dismemberment policy.
  10. The Membership: AFSCME is a very democratic union. The members run the union and make the decisions on their own destiny.

AFSCME has effectively fought for correctional employees, UTMB, Texas Tech, and Windham School District employees and looks forward to continuing this great tradition.

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Because you have a right to know what organization can best serve your interest.

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