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Read the Winter 2009 issue of the Council 2 newspaper in its original form by clicking on the PDF icon below.

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Click on the links below to read the stories in the Winter 2009 edition of the Council 2 newspaper, County and City Employee:


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Exploring new ways to deal with the recession

AS WE HEAD into the 2010 Legislative Session, local governments from across the State are calling for more local authority over using existing funds. Council 2 has joined this effort as we continue to explore new solutions to deal with the worst economic recession in decades.focus on the economy

Currently, the state has a series of restrictions that hamper local governments in dealing with budget shortfalls. Three bills that would allow flexibility were heard in the House Finance Committee and drew positive testimony from a host of local government officials.

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Application forms available for 2010 scholarships

APPLICATION FORMS for Council 2's 2010 scholarships are now available for download. Click here to be taken to the page on which you will be able to obtain the form in which you are interested.

The scholarships offered this year are:

• Six $5,000 awards to dependents of Council 2 members

• Six $2,000 awards to dependents of Council 2 members

• One $5,000 yearly four-year award to a dependent of a Council 2 member

• Three $1,000 continuing education awards to Council 2 members

All applications must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2010. Any applications postmarked later will be disqualified.

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Scholarships update

2010 Council 2 scholarship application forms

2009 scholarships: list of recipients

Thank you letters received from scholarship recipients

Scholarship funding to be increased by $50,000

2009 scholarships honor others

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What Council 2 is all about

THE WASHINGTON State Council of County and City Employees, (WSCCCE) AFSCME, AFL-CIO represents more than 16,000 employees who provide services to the citizens of Washington state. It is a democratic union providing a real voice for its members through active participation and professional representation. The Union works to preserve and enhance workers' compensation and benefits. It also promotes job security and improves other employment conditions.

Council 2 welcomes inquiries on joining the Union.

Call us at 1-800-775-6418 or e-mail us at: c2everett@council2.com.

Council 2 President / Executive Director Chris Dugovich
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