40th International Convention - Los Angeles, CA (2012)

Resolutions

1. THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF AFSCME
2. FIGHT VOTER SUPPRESSION AND EXPAND VOTER PARTICIPATION
3. HONORING GERALD W. MCENTEE
4. INVEST IN JOBS
5. PUBLIC OPERATION OF STATE HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGES
6. PROTECTING EMPLOYEE PENSIONS
7. A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION TAX ON WALL STREET SPECULATION
8. RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE
9. STATE AND LOCAL FINANCES
10. SCHOOL REFORM
11. AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
12. EDUCATING AFSCME MEMBERS TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING
13. MARRIAGE EQUALITY
14. MOVING BEYOND THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA) TOWARD A MORE EQUITABLE, JUST AND COST-EFFECTIVE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
15. POLICY TO PROTECT AFSCME MEMBERS’ RIGHT TO PRIVACY REGARDING SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITES
16. AFSCME PEOPLE
17. SUPPORT MAIN STREET AND BUY AMERICAN
18. PLEDGING INCREASED MEMBER ACTIVISM IN 2012 AND BEYOND
19. THE AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL (ALEC)
20. MEETING HEAD START’S NEW CHALLENGES
21. RETIREMENT SECURITY FOR ALL
22. INCREASE AFSCME AFFILIATE AND FIELD COMMUNICATIONS CAPACITY
23. EDUCATING OUR YOUTH
24. PRIVATE EQUITY ACCOUNTABILITY
25. HONORING JERRY LAPOINT
26. SUPPORT FOR VETERANS
27. FIGHTING PRIVATIZATION ON STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT LEVELS
30. BALLOT INITIATIVE REFORM
31. MINIMUM WAGE AND OVERTIME PROTECTIONS FOR HOME CARE WORKERS
33. WORKING WITH COALITIONS TO FIGHT PRIVATIZATION AND PROTECT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND PUBLIC SERVICES
34. AFSCME SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL JOBS ACTS
35. EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT (ERA)
36. ORGANIZING PUBLIC SERVICE WORKERS
37. NEW YORK CITY’S EARLY LEARN PROGRAM – WAGING WAR AGAINST THE CITY’S CHILDREN
38. PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS
39. WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
40. THE POWER OF DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
41. NEW YORK STATE MANAGED CARE - HARMFUL TO PATIENTS/CLIENTS AND EMPLOYEES
43. EXCLUDED WORKERS
44. CALLING ON CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT TO REDIRECT MILITARY SPENDING TO DOMESTIC PRIORITIES
45. Urging AFSCME International to Promote Women's Reproductive Rights and Access to Affordable Health Care
46. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
47. Promoting Comprehensive Immigration Reform
48. AFSCME SISTERS GUARANTEED PREVENTIVE SERVICES UNDER HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
49. LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER WORKERS
50. USE OF AN INDEPENDENT ELECTION SERVICE FOR LOCALS UNDER OR EXITING ADMINISTRATORSHIP
51. PROTECT BENEFITS AND THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
52. SCHOOL NUTRITION
54. HONORING AFSCME LOCAL 375, THE CIVIL SERVICE TECHNICAL GUILD
59. PROTECTING AND PROMOTING THE VALUE OF SOCIAL INSURANCE PROGRAMS
60. SUPPORT COMMUNITY LIVING ASSISTANCE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS (CLASS)
61. Protect Early Childhood Programs
62. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
63. PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
64. OPPOSE SO-CALLED RIGHT-TO-WORK LAWS
65. STRENGTHENING THE LILLY LEDBETTER FAIR PAY ACT
66. LET’S MAKE HIGHER EDUCATION AFFORDABLE FOR WORKING FAMILIES
69. A WORKS PROJECT ADMINISTRATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY – THE AMERICAN JOBS ACT
70. PAID SICK DAYS/HEALTHY FAMILY ACT
71. WISCONSIN – OUR COMMITMENT
72. AFSCME BATTLEGROUND STATE PARTNERSHIPS
73. NEXT WAVE
74. PROTECTING THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SAFETY NET
75. BRING JOBS HOME – AMERICA WANTS TO WORK
76. THE ECONOMY, INEQUALITY AND THE 99 PERCENT
77. STOP THE ATTACKS ON WORKERS’ RIGHTS
78. WINNING THE PUBLIC DEBATE
79. LIMITING CORPORATE INFLUENCE IN CAMPAIGNS
80. HONORING THE MEMORY OF CCPT MINNESOTA CHILD CARE UNION ACTIVIST AND FOUNDING MEMBER DELOIS BROWN
81. CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TOGETHER, UNITED: A VOICE AND A VISION MOVING FORWARD
82. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AFSCME ADULT MEMBERS
83. SUPPORT OF THE RELEASE OF OSCAR LÓPEZ RIVERA
84. NEED FOR FEDERAL POLICY TO REGULATE MOLD AND MOLD SPORES

Amendments

1. An Amendment to Postpone Until January 1, 2017 the Effective Dates of Previously Adopted Amendments Concerning Progressive Dues, Central Collective of Dues and Changes in the Implementation of Minimum Dues Adjustments
2. An Amendment to Adjust the Salary of the President
3. An Amendment to Adjust the Salary of the Secretary-Treasurer