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Press Release Furlough Exemptions 7-27-10
Last Updated: 08/27/2010
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AFSCME Council 62 responds to the Personnel Cabinet's decision to exempt specified public safety employees from furloughs.
Kentucky state workers sue to stop furloughs Louisville Courier-Journal
Last Updated: 08/08/2010
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AFSCME Kentucky Will File To Stop Beshear Furlough Plan for State Workers LEX18 V
Last Updated: 08/08/2010
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State workers sue Beshear to stop furloughs - Lexington Herald-Leader
Last Updated: 08/07/2010
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NO FURLOUGHS! 5-15-10
Last Updated: 05/15/2010
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Lawmakers failed to pass a budget in the regular session and now Governor Beshear is asking them for the authority to FURLOUGH STATE WORKERS. We must ACT NOW to stop furloughs!
UPDATE- Workers Memorial Day - April 28, 2010
Last Updated: 05/04/2010
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An update on what AFSCME members who are DCBS employees did this Workers Memorial Day.
Workers Memorial Day- DCBS Employees Stand Up for SAFETY
Last Updated: 04/26/2010
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Workers Memorial Day -April 28th- is a national day to honor workers who have been killed or injured on the job. On April 28th, DCBS employees and AFSCME members across Kentucky will remember Boni Frederick and renew our commitment to safety in the workplace.
Youth Workers fight for the HAZARD DUTY BENEFITS they deserve
Last Updated: 04/08/2010
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Recently we testified in front of lawmakers to support HB 320- a bill that would give hazard duty benefits to DJJ staff who regularly have contact with juvenile offenders.
Tell Lawmakers: DON'T RAISE OUR HEALTH CARE COSTS
Last Updated: 03/23/2010
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Kentucky lawmakers have proposed a new, sugar-coated health care plan that will shift more costs to state employees. We still have time to stop them- but you must call today!
Meeting with DOC Commissioner Thompson- FLYER (2-12-10)
Last Updated: 02/12/2010
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On February 4th, a delegation of eight AFSCME CO's from around the state met with DOC Commissioner LaDonna Thompson to discuss several issues of concern. This flyer reports what happened at the meeting and some next steps!
Call for funding for CO Career Retention! 2-5-10
Last Updated: 02/05/2010
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THIS TUESDAY FEB. 9th at NOON, a House budget subcommittee will hear testimony from CO's about funding Career Retention. Call Rep. Rand, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, today and tell him to make sure career retention for CO's is funded.
Call for funding for the Boni Bill! 2-5-10
Last Updated: 02/05/2010
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The House is writing the budget as we speak. In order to get the funding we need to stay on safe on the job, we need to call Rep. Rand and tell him to fully fund the Boni Bill.
Meeting Flyer for Political Action 1-28-10
Last Updated: 02/04/2010
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This flyer was given to state employees who came to Day at the Capitol to help arrange meetings with co-workers back at home. We only have the next 45 days to shape what our jobs and services are going to look like- EVERYONE needs to get involved.
State Employee Day at the Capitol! 1-28-10
Last Updated: 02/04/2010
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On January 28, 2010, AFSCME members from around the state came to Frankfort for a day of face to face meetings with legislators. We are keeping lawmakers focused on the front lines!
Kentucky Department of Corrections & Law Enforcement Survey
Last Updated: 07/25/2008
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Kentucky Social and Employment Services Survey
Last Updated: 07/25/2008
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 LATEST 
FURLOUGH NEWS

8/26/10- BREAKING NEWS- Personnel Cabinet announces Correctional Officers, other will be exempted from furlough plan.  Read more here.

8/16/10- AFSCME Kentucky state workers testify at a hearing in our lawsuit to stop furloughs.  The judge has requested additional information and a ruling is expected in the coming week.  Read more here.

See additional news coverage of our efforts to stop furlough plan below.

  Lexington Herald-Leader:  State workers sue Beshear to stop furlough plan

Louisville Courier-Journal: Kentucky state workers sue to stop furloughs

LEX18 TV: AFSCME Kentucky will file to stop Beshear furlough plan for state workers  

Also of Note: 

Soc.Security Proposes Legislation to End Furloughs of Federally Paid State Disability Workers

7/9/10-  State employees face six furlough days in coming year.  Read more here.

Link to more furlough information on the Personnel Cabinet's website here.


No increased health care costs for state workers and our families!

The final budget will cut $94 million out of the state employee health care plan.  The Governor vetoed language in the budget that prescribed how these savings will be achieved- by increasing OUR share of the cost- and the decision now rests with the Personnel cabinet. 

Stay tuned for more information on changes to state employee health care!


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