Re-opener on Health Insurance for 2008???

Are we getting ready for Bargaining soon? We have received the information on the proposed health insurance. Kerr was facing large increases in the premiums for health insurance from Regence for 2008.

The big concern for Local 3214, union sisters and brothers, was whether Kerr would try to again bargain workers paying part of the premiums for medical insurance that few of us could afford to use.

As most of us know, our gas, electric, heat, food, etc has risen this last year dramatically. Unlike Kerr, we do not have the ability to do fund-raising in the community to assist in paying our basic needs.

Kerr looked at other options, finding better deals on premiums. Only one carrier offered both lower premiums and better benefits for employees.

This was a benefit for all of Kerr employees, but there was a problem. Lane County

Recent Events

	AFSCME Supports Childcare Providers Around the State! Salem's Local 2067 President, Jack Tucker, making a delivery to a Salem childcare provider in Salem during last year's Toy drive .

Election 2008 is Here!

Local 3214 overwhelming voted for Senator Clinton, but we did not make any endorsements on a local level. Your vote was carried to the Oregon AFSCME Council 75, where it was a part of the democratic endorsement process.

AFSCME Internation endorsed Senator Clinton.

Senator Obama won the Oregon AFSCME Council 75 endorsement.

Spring is on the way, come and use your voice at your local meetings on the 4th Thursday of the month at 688 Charnelton.

Don't forget to come to our Union meetings!

Make your voice heard!

688 Charnelton
Eugene, OR
On the corner of 7th and Charnelton
(541)726-7774