WELCOME AFGE LOCAL 2004 Union Hall – Building 1-5 President: Robert Boutselis Phone 770-7532 Chief Steward Randy Elliott Phone 770-6162 Welcome slide AFGE LOCAL 2004 Union Hall – Building 1-5

AGENDA Who is the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) ? What does AFGE do? When does AFGE meet? What the benefits of being an AFGE member? What the costs of being a AFGE member? Questions and Answers? How can I become a AFGE member? Welcome slide

Introductions Ron Hunziker, 5th VP Welcome slide Phone 770-7313

We are AFGE The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest and most influential federal and D.C. employees union in the United States. We’re growing stronger every day. Our total membership is now more than 310,000 strong. No other union represents close to that number of government employees. AFGE is in the middle of every battle involving the well-being of federal and D.C. employees and their families. We lobby the White House, work in agencies, litigate in court and lobby in the halls of Congress. AFGE is all about producing results that positively affect our members' lives. Statistic slide

WHAT WE DO: AFGE provides comprehensive services for members including legal, legislative, communications, technical, educational, political, and union- building assistance. Member benefits also offer thousands in potential savings. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: AFGE is headquartered in Washington DC, with 12 regional district offices (pictured above) directed by their own national vice president. There are also dozens of agency-based councils. Collectively they administer support services to AFGE’ s nearly 1,100 locals. WHO WE ARE: Distribution workers, food inspectors, nurses, correctional officers, lawyers, police officers, census workers, scientists, doctors, park rangers, border patrol agents, transportation security officers, mechanics, computer programmers, and more. HIGHEST MEMBERSHIP CONCENTRATION: Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration, Department of Defense, Department of Justice. District 3 COUNCIL 169

FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ARE AFGE DUES AFGE membership fact OVER 310,000 FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ARE AFGE DUES PAYING MEMBERS Who we represent Slide: Largest Union representing DoD and all Federal Employees 103,000 Joined AFGE since 2001

Department of Labor Fact* 57,000,000 57 million US workers said they would join a union if given the choice. Statistic slide *Survey 2012

AFGE groups AFGE Veterans Women and Fair Practices YOUNG workers Hispanic Coalition Defcon WFP HISCO

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Summary Largest Union in the Federal Government Represent your interest at the national level with the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches of the Federal Government Provide legal, legislative, communications, technical, educational, political, and union-organizing assistance. Provide member benefits offering thousands in potential savings.

AFGE Local 2004 Represents 2nd Largest AFGE Local East Coast DLA Dist Susquehanna DLA Distribution HQ DLA Susq Police DLA Petroleum Laboratory Child Development Center Defense Contract Management Agency Defense Contract Audit Agency GSA Fleet Management Dunham Health Clinic New Cumberland, Tobyhanna, Carlisle Harrisburg MEPS USASAC Who we represent Slide: Largest Union representing DoD and all Federal Employees 2nd Largest AFGE Local East Coast Harrisburg Central Labor Counsel AFL-CIO

AFGE Working for a better workplace Locality pay Reorganizations Furloughs & Sequestration Down Grades in Position Due Process Employee Safety DATA breach Overtime Privatization of Federal Jobs Hardware Initiative Contracting Out Fair treatment New Depots and Arsenal Work Fair pay Official Time /Representation Local Contract Negotiations Probationary Periods

Greater influence on the quality and integrity of your work A voice in improving work processes and systems Better work-life balance through negotiated work schedules A union contract to protect your rights from arbitrary management decisions An advocate in Washington, D.C. to support good pay increases and retirement benefits Protection from wrongful termination or discipline Career advancement based on quality, dedicated service, not cronyism Joining AFGE Means Welcome slide

Committees Arbitration Events Organizing Political Action Communication Women and Fair Practice Young Veterans

Monthly Meeting 3rd Tuesday of the Month 5:00PM Union Hall Building 1-5 Robert's Rules of Conduct followed Dinner provided Door Prizes

Membership Has Its Benefits House & Home Union Plus Mortgage Program Real Estate Benefit Mortgage Grant for Veterans MetLife Auto & Home Ins. Save My Home Hotline Home Heating Oil Discounts Propane Discounts Home Warranty Program Money AFGE Credit Card Financial Mgmt. Course Free Credit Report Identity Theft—What to Do Credit Counseling Program Identify Protection- MetLife Debt Management Program Union-Made Checks Technology Norton Security Discount Apple , Dell, HP computer Discount ATT&T Discounts Purchase Power – Electronics, Appliances, and More

Membership Has Its Benefits Health Working America Health Care Program Health Tip of the Week Health Club Discounts Free Prescription Discount Card Discount Dental Services Vision Program Hearing Aid Discount Medical Bill Negotiating Service Entertainment Working Advantage Tickets At Work Broadway Discounts Cirque Du Soleil Discounts Six Flags Discounts Hershey Park Discounts Theme Park Discounts Discounts Flowers Union-Made Clothing Consumer Reports . Org Your Career AFGE Commuter Benefit AVUE—Fed Job Search

Membership Has Its Benefits Education Union Plus Scholarship JNS Scholarship Program Grantham University Online Degrees College Counseling Discounts College Test Prep Course Discount Discount Textbooks Powell’s A Union Book Store Moving Discount Moving Vans Discount Budget Truck Rental PODS moving & storage discount Boxes & Supplies discount Pet Benefits Pet Health Insurance Discount Veterinarian Services Retiree Benefits Retirement Planning Center Medicare Supplement Insurance Union Plus Annuities Senior Term Life Insurance

Membership Has Its Benefits Insurance NEC Insurance Program Free Accident Insurance Whole Life Insurance Term Life Insurance MetLife Accidental Death Insurance Professional Liability Insurance Legal Legal Service Program Your Legal Health Small Claim Court Warranties Auto Advantage Auto Buying Service MetLife Auto and Home Ins Union Plus Motor Club Firestone Tire & Auto Care Disc Goodyear Tire & Auto Service Disc

American Federation Of Government Employees No initiation fee! Lowest Monthly Dues $8.00 per week

Membership Pays! HERE’S HOW: Savings = 3 years of dues By using one or more AFGE benefits programs, many members have saved more than the costs of their dues. Save $72 on ATT&T wireless 2 ½ months of dues Save $502 on auto insurance 16 months of dues Save $45 on flower delivery 1 ½ months of dues $140 average saving for Purchasing Power 5 ½ months of dues Save $260 on legal services 8 months of dues Save $43 on car rentals Save $75 on Firestone tires and auto service 2 months of dues HERE’S HOW: Based on the average dues for an AFGE member of $8 a week. Savings = 3 years of dues For more information, see your AFGE local’s benefits coordinator or representative AFGE Local 2004 Benefits Coordinator 717-770-7313

More Money Saving Benefits for AFGE Members Only! Real Estate Save $1,050 with cash-back for buying and selling a home, based on the average price of an AFGE member’s mortgage $500 award card with every mortgage. First time home buyers can receive a additional $500 award card for a total of $1,000. Mortgage Heating Oil Save $200-$300 annually –or 15-25 cents per gallon on full-service fuel oil purchases Certificate for $50 of FREE heating oil. Free service contract! ($100 value) Moving Supplies $25 Restaurant .com gift card with purchases of moving supplies over $40 Pet Insurance $35 annual saving with discounted pet insurance Veterinarian $364.60 annual saving with 25% off the $1,300 average annual vet bill Discounts and 40% of enrollment Motor Club $59.75 annual saving by using the AFGE Motor Club instead of AAA Entertainment $45 annual savings on movie, theme park, sporting events and more. These savings = Over 5 years of dues Members have access to college scholarships, test preparation discounts, insurance savings, free budget and credit counseling and more! AFGE Local 2004 Benefits Coordinator 717-770-7313

AFGE on the web STAY CONNECTED www.afge.org www.agfelocal2004.org www.facebook.com/afgelocal2004young www.facebook.com/afgelocal2004 Benefits Slide with hyperlink to member benefits

Robert Boutselis, President Phone 770-7532 DDSP Local Union Leadership Robert Boutselis, President Phone 770-7532 Randy Elliott, Chief Steward Phone 770-6162 Valerie Dickerson 2nd VP Phone 770-6307 Ron Hunziker 5th VP Phone 770-7313 Union Hall – Building 1-5