#2 Alternatives to layoffs
That locals of Council 2 will aggressively bargain for creative alternatives to layoffs, thus providing our members with choices and options to that end.
#3 Steward training
That Local Unions be more active and supportive in participating in Council 2’s Steward Training Program; and
That WSCCCE Council 2 continues to provide a viable Steward Training Program and additionally, continues to search for and offer new, creative and advanced training modules.
#4 Support for human rights
That this convention goes on record as supporting our fellow Americans in their pursuit of Human Rights for all mankind; and
That Council 2 notifies our International Union of our action so that it might be included in AFSCME’s lobbying in Congress.
#5 Right to work
That AFSCME and Council 2 continue to take the lead in pushing for the enactment of public employee collective bargaining legislation that would include union security provisions; and
That AFSCME and Council 2 fully support the AFL-CIO, through its Committee on Restrictive Legislation in developing a comprehensive strategy to expand union rights; and
That Council 2 encourages AFSCME’s Department of Field Services and Collective Bargaining to assist affiliates in “right to work states” to develop long range strategies to repeal “right to work” laws, and to support legislation such as The Employee Free Choice Act.
#6 Temporary/Seasonal employees
That locals of Council 2 bargain aggressively to curb the use of temporary/seasonal employees or get them recognized as part of the bargaining unit if they work 1/6 of the time of a full-time employee.
#7 Opposing the privatization of prisons and jails
That Council 2 shall monitor efforts to privatize prison and jail programs throughout Washington and Idaho and apprise affiliates of any privatization efforts; and
That Council 2 and its affiliates fight efforts to privatize prisons and jails through such efforts as cost comparisons and feasibility studies, lobbying state and local government officials, publicity campaigns, appropriate legal action, supporting legislation to restrict contracting out, and holding elected officials accountable for their actions on this important issue.
#8 Fighting privatization/contracting out of government services
That AFSCME Washington State Council of County and City Employees Council 2 continue to advocate for strong laws and regulations that shine the light on privatization, that require ample oversight of privatized services, and that require federal, state and local government/to track and disclose privatization spending and projects in detail; and
That AFSCME Washington State Council of County and City Employees Council 2 oppose all efforts to contract out or privatize public services currently provided by federal, state and local governments; and
That AFSCME Washington State Council of County and City Employees Council 2 continue to develop an aggressive communication strategy which emphasizes the value of public service and exposes the practices of more costly, less effective private contracts.
#9 National health care coverage
That WSCCCE AFSCME, Council 2 supports comprehensive federal and state health care reform establishing a truly inclusive, accessible and affordable health care system for all.
#10 Deferred compensation savings plans
That Council 2 help educate our membership on deferred compensation prorams so that members may enhance their retiement funds and/or retire prior to 65 years of age.That Council 2 encourages its members to participate in their individual deferred compensation plans throughout their careers; and
That Council 2 work to establish deferred compensation programs through contract negotiations in all jurisdictions that do not have them.
#11 Addressing violence in the workplace
AFSCME Council 2 work with employers to adopt and become compliant with uniform federal and WISHA programs and OSHA guidelines for preventing workplace violence; and
That to help prevent workplace violence, AFSCME Council 2 encourage our local unions and employers to take responsibility to ensure a safe workplace environment and to develop policies and procedures with respect to safety devices, staffing levels, training and counseling programs and programs to reduce workplace stress; and
That AFSCME Council 2 will work with our local unions and employers to ensure that all workplace violence policies and procedures are properly negotiated, are in compliance with the law and respect the legal rights of our members.
#12 Organizing corrections
That the Washington State Council of County and City Employees continue to maximize its efforts to organize corrections personnel wherever possible through Washington and Idaho and continue to be a leader in addressing the concerns of all corrections personnel whenever possible.
#13 Safety in libraries
That Council 2 will continue to support measures that provide more resources for protecting the safety of patrons and staff at all community libraries; and
That Council 2 will continue to advocate for libraries to be proactive in implementing security measures that address the safety concerns of community library patrons and staff; and
That Council 2 will continue to strongly advocate for maintaining appropriate minimum staffing levels and safety and security measures in all community libraries.
#14 Funding juvenile justice gang intervention and prevention programs
That Council 2 lobby the state legislature and other statewide local municipalities to target funding for the Juvenile Justice System to develop training, strategic programming and implementation of prevention and intervention services to specifically reduce gang recruitment, affiliation and violence within its probation and parole departments.
#15 Organizing library workers
That WSCCCE Council 2 and members of WSCCCE Council 2 Locals, be vigilant in identifying these possible mergers and jointly work together in the effort to organize these unrepresented workers; and
That WSCCCE Council 2 continue its commitment to organizing unrepresented library workers throughout Washington and Idaho.
#16 Retiree health care
That Council 2 continue to actively pursue health care options that provide affordable alternatives for retired public employees.
#17 Supporting ergonomics in the workplace
That Council 2 supports all efforts by any party, business or political organization to strengthen the protections that workers have under State or Federal Law; and
That the Washington State Council of County and City Employees continues to work with other unions to improve worker safety for all employees.
#18 Worker’s Memorial Day mourn for the dead/fight for the living
That Council 2 and its affiliates continue to support, promote and participate in Workers’ Memorial Day activities each year on April 28; and
That Council 2 and its affiliates continue to fight for safe workplaces; and
That this convention observe a moment of silence to honor our brothers and sisters who have lost their lives since we last convened.
#19 Organizing
That our affiliates, members, and staff continue to identify, and contact public and private sector workers for organizing; and
That Council 2, along with our affiliates, members, and staff make a commitment to re-double our organizing efforts through the commitment of resources and funding for organizing throughout Washington and Idaho.
#20 Host Locals
That the assembled delegates of the 49th Council 2 Convention go on record to thank and express their appreciation to districts 8 and 9 and their respective committee members.
