Governor Newsom proposed a $138 billion general fund budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. The proposed budget is subject to approval by the legislators on June 15, 2020. In addition to across the board proposed cuts the Governor proposed the…
In response to the current economic and health uncertainty, AFSCME, for a limited time, is offering this normally low-cost benefit completely for free! All students who begin or continue their academic program with the Summer term are eligible for a last-dollar scholarship, which allows…
Full article can be found HERE. "The first two bills passed by Congress have been important initial steps. But we need to think bigger and act more boldly. The House and the Senate must move quickly to include robust general grant…
The Negotiation team submitted a number of key proposals to address economic concerns of our membership. While we recognize that this is contract negotiations and it requires bargaining between both parties we moved forward with a number of key economic…
The Negotiation team met with the State the week of March 9, 2020 to start the process of negotiating a new contract that starts on July 1, 2020. Read the full report by clicking TEAM Report 1
The following are the Local 2620 committees that we will need your help with: Membership Organizing Committee - Helps grow the Union by collaborating on creative ways to organize potential members Good & Welfare Committee - Recognizes and promotes outstanding…
AFSCME Members, It has been busy for AFSCME at the state capitol; where 2 bills passed the Senate floor and 3 others passed concurrence of amendments in their house of origin. Here are the details: (click on the bill for…
Online tool enables members to now search for doctors by insurance plan SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The annual CalPERS health Open Enrollment period starts Monday, September 9 and ends Friday, October 4. Changes made during this period affect health plans for the…
“To me, being in a union is huge,” says Shukimba Carlis, a licensed clinical social worker at Napa State Hospital in Napa, Calif. “If I weren’t, I wouldn’t know where to go to Shukimba Carlis have my issues heard.” Carlis…
Two Retired Member Candidates to Speak SACRAMENTO, Calif. – CalPERS members are invited to attend the CalPERS Board of Administration Candidate Forum on Tuesday, September 10. The forum will be moderated by the League of Women Voters, and will be held…