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Where can I get a copy of my contract?
Your
field representative
has copies of your contract, unless it was recently negotiated, in
which case it may still be getting printed. Contact your
representative or the
council office
with your name, address and work location and we'll get a
contract out to you.
How do I find a steward?
Stewards are
volunteers who work for the public just like you do. Most AFSCME
Iowa worksites have a steward on every shift, but some stewards are
responsible for more than one work location. If you have asked
co-workers and they don't know who the steward is, contact your
field representative
to get that information.
Where can I find my field representative?
Field representatives
are listed on this site by the area of the state they cover.
If you are unclear which staff person is your field representative,
contact the
council office
and we'll direct you to the right
person.
How can I contact my local officers?
Local officers are
volunteers who have agreed to help build the union, strengthen their
contracts and give workers a greater voice in what happens in Des
Moines. They live and work in your community, and do most, if not
all, of their union work on their personal time. You can find them
at local meetings, held at regular times every month, or by checking
your union bulletin board for their work location. If that isn't
possible, then contact your
field representative
or the
council office
and we'll send you in the right direction.
Why should I join the union when I get the same
protection without joining?
The ability of our
union to continue to provide representation and good contracts to
Iowa workers is directly linked to the financial and activist
support we receive from our members. It's basic math, simple
politics and just plain good sense to join an organization that
works for you. Union members also have more
rights
than non-members and receive more
benefits
through their union.
Am I eligible to join AFSCME Iowa?
If you are covered
by an AFSCME contract you are eligible to join the union. If you're
not sure you're covered by AFSCME, contact the
council office
with your name, address, job classification and employer. If you
would like AFSCME to represent the workers at your worksite, please
contact our
organizing
department for more information.
Won't my employer get angry with me if I join the
union?
AFSCME Iowa Council
61 has a long and respectful relationship with most of the employers
of workers we represent. There are very few employers who take it
personally when workers decide to support the union that represents
them. Employers - especially in the public sector - understand that
everyone knows there are forces greater than they that determine the
wages, hours and working conditions of public employees.
How much are union dues?
Each local sets its
own dues structure. For specific info, please contact a
Council Staff
Representative.
How do I join?
Contact any steward
or Union official for assistance. Or, you may call the
Council Office
and assistance and instruction will be given.
Why haven't I received a union newsletter
lately?
The AFSCME Iowa
Council 61 newsletter goes out to union
members three to four times a year. If you haven't received a
newsletter in some time, it's possible that we don’t have your
current address. Please contact the
council office
with your information. To download the current newsletter,
click here.
Where can I get information about my pension?
General information
about IPERS, the law that governs public sector pensions in Iowa,
can be found at
www.ipers.org.
You can contact IPERS at
info@ipers.org,
(515) 281-0020 or (800) 622-3849.
For Board of Regent
employees, please go to:
http://www.tiaa-cref.org/
Who do I contact to change my health insurance
coverage?
Contact your
employer's department of personnel or the human resources
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