WHEREAS:
In 2004, the American Cancer Society estimated that in the United States cancer was prevalent in over 5,550,000 females. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women with about 184,450 cases and 40,930 deaths from the disease expected this year; and

WHEREAS:
The greatest prevention is early detection and advanced research, each of which takes a concerted effort in order to reduce and eventually eradicate this cruel and devastating killer; and

WHEREAS:
Women’s cancers do not discriminate by economic status, race, age, or geography; all women are susceptible and nearly every AFSCME member knows of someone or has had a family member directly impacted by cancer; and

WHEREAS:
A majority of AFSCME’s 1.4 million members are female and AFSCME’s organizational structure provides a built-in network to disseminate information and raise awareness among our members in every corner of every state, as well as millions of additional Americans.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That AFSCME will adopt the fight to reduce and eventually eliminate women’s cancers through awareness, activism and fund raising, and will partner with other organizations when appropriate.
 
 
SUBMITTED BY: Andrew Padilla, President and Delegate
AFSCME Council 18
New Mexico

Jesse Colunga, President and Delegate
AFSCME Local 1624
Texas

Sharon Hill, Delegate
AFSCME 1550
Texas

Patty Rich, President and Delegate
AFSCME Local 1004
Utah