1. WELCOME AFGE LOCAL 2004 Union Hall – Building 1-5
President: Robert Boutselis Phone
Chief Steward Randy Elliott Phone
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AFGE LOCAL 2004
Union Hall – Building 1-5

2. 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?
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3. Introductions
Ron Hunziker, 5th VP
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4. 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.
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5. 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
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6. 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

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

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

9. DEFCON VIDEO

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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
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14. Committees Arbitration Events Organizing Political Action
Communication
Women and Fair Practice
Young
Veterans

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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

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

22. 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

23. 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 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
$ 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

24. AFGE on the web STAY CONNECTED www.afge.org www.agfelocal2004.org
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25. Robert Boutselis, President Phone 770-7532
DDSP Local Union Leadership
Robert Boutselis, President Phone
Randy Elliott, Chief Steward Phone
Valerie Dickerson 2nd VP Phone
Ron Hunziker th VP Phone
Union Hall – Building 1-5