Arkansas AFL-CIO

Upcoming Events

September 30th - Health Care Working Lunch in Little Rock
Join us at UA Local 155 in Little Rock at noon on Wednesday September 30th, as we write letters to our Representatives on passing real health insurance reform now. To find out more, contact Laura, lpackard@arkansasafl-cio.org.

October 24th - Arkansas Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice Annual Awards Banquet in Little Rock
This will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 800 Scott St. Little Rock. Silent Auction will begin at 6:00 p.m., Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker is Kim Bobo, Executive Director Interfaith Worker Justice. Tickets are available in advance or at the door for $35 per person. A table for eight may be purchased for $280. A table for eight and a full-page ad may be purchased for $325 for a savings of $55. For more information, please contact: Melba Collins, 501-888-3270 or workerjustice@aol.com.

November 5-7th - Mid-South Union Leadership Institute in Hot Springs
The Labor Education Program at UALR is hosting the Mid-South Union Leadership Institute at the Clarion in Hot Springs. Union officers and representatives with leadership responsibilities are welcome to attend. Topics include effective local union administration, union building, communicating in the YouTube age, and opportunities for unions in a new green economy. To find out more, go to http://www.aiea.ualr.edu/lep/events/2009-mid-south.php.

Ally of the Week: Rev. G. E. McElroy

Reverend McElroy, a part of the Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice, has been a strong ally for labor law reform. He has given great speeches at several events, including the vigils earlier in the year. His ministry is the Greater Archview Baptist Church in Little Rock. Please be sure to thank him for his efforts on behalf of working people, if you attend service there.

Local Union Spotlight: IATSE Local 204

Justin Nickels is a journeyman stagehand and a member of IATSE Local 204. IATSE Local 204 handles shows across Arkansas. Members have written letters to the editor, spoken at events, and continue to be a part of the fight to pass the Employee Free Choice Act. Thank you for your work!

Talk Back

The letters to the editor sections of most local papers are packed with misinformation and untrue things about the Employee Free Choice Act, and health insurance reform. One way we can spread the truth, is by sending in a letter to the editor with the facts.

Have you heard about the online tool that makes writing letters to the editor quick and easy? This tool provides talking points and will automatically submit the letter for you! Try it today.

Upcoming Events

September 30th - Health Care Working Lunch in Little Rock
Join us at UA Local 155 in Little Rock at noon on Wednesday September 30th, as we make calls and write letters to our Representatives on passing real health insurance reform now. To find out more, contact Laura, lpackard@arkansasafl-cio.org.

October 24th - Arkansas Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice Annual Awards Banquet in Little Rock
This will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 800 Scott St. Little Rock. Silent Auction will begin at 6:00 p.m., Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker is Kim Bobo, Executive Director Interfaith Worker Justice. Tickets are available in advance or at the door for $35 per person. A table for eight may be purchased for $280. A table for eight and a full-page ad may be purchased for $325 for a savings of $55. For more information, please contact: Melba Collins, 501-888-3270 or workerjustice@aol.com.

November 5-7th - Mid-South Union Leadership Institute in Hot Springs
The Labor Education Program at UALR is hosting the Mid-South Union Leadership Institute at the Clarion in Hot Springs. Union officers and representatives with leadership responsibilities are welcome to attend. Topics include effective local union administration, union building, communicating in the YouTube age, and opportunities for unions in a new green economy. To find out more, go to http://www.aiea.ualr.edu/lep/events/2009-mid-south.php.

Ally of the Week: Community Outreach Neighborhood Organization

Margie Jones of the Community Outreach Neighborhood Organization speaks at the Arkansas workers vigil at the Capitol back in February. The Community Outreach Neighborhood Organization (or CONO) works to build up communities in Arkansas. Margie was very gracious to speak at our event, and we thank them for their support!

Local Union Spotlight: USW Local 9452

United Steel Workers Local 9452 represents union employees at MacSteel in Fort Smith. They have been writing letters to the Senators, attending events, and been a key part of the effort to pass the Employee Free Choice Act. As Glen Gillette, President, puts it, "We'll be mailing letters, making phone calls.. Hope for your support also." Thank you to USW Local 9452 for everything you do!

Employee Free Choice Act Debate

Last week Monday the UALR Bowen School of Law held a great debate on the Employee Free Choice Act, between former Judge Wendell Griffen and State Senator Gilbert Baker (running as a Republican for U.S. Senate against Senator Lincoln.) Thank you to everyone that showed up! The audience asked several hard questions of Senator Baker, and Judge Griffen did a fantastic job defending the act. For those of you that were not able to attend, you can read the AP article.

Talk Back

Have you heard about the online tool that makes writing letters to the editor quick and easy? This tool provides talking points and will automatically submit the letter for you! Try it today.

Upcoming Events

October 24th - Arkansas Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice Annual Awards Banquet in Little Rock
This will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 800 Scott St. Little Rock. Silent Auction will begin at 6:00 p.m., Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker is Kim Bobo, Executive Director Interfaith Worker Justice. Tickets are available in advance or at the door for $35 per person. A table for eight may be purchased for $280. A table for eight and a full-page ad may be purchased for $325 for a savings of $55. For more information, please contact: Melba Collins, 501-888-3270 or workerjustice@aol.com.

November 5-7th - Mid-South Union Leadership Institute in Hot Springs
The Labor Education Program at UALR is hosting the Mid-South Union Leadership Institute at the Clarion in Hot Springs. Union officers and representatives with leadership responsibilities are welcome to attend. Topics include effective local union administration, union building, communicating in the YouTube age, and opportunities for unions in a new green economy. To find out more, go to http://www.aiea.ualr.edu/lep/events/2009-mid-south.php.