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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How much are union dues?
Each local sets its own dues structure.
For specific info, please contact a
Council
Staff Representative.
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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.
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Why haven't I received a union newsletter lately?
The AFSCME Iowa
Council 61 newsletter, the AFSCME Advocate, 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.
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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/
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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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