32nd Annual AFSCME-AFLCIO Convention

It was a pleasure to be the Delegate,once again, for Local 1491 to the AFSCME-AFLCIO Convention. The Convention was held at the Providence Biltmore. Some of the Political speakers included; Senator Jack Reed, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse , Representative Langervine, Secretary of State Mollis and Attorney General Patrick Lynch. There were numerous speakers from our Union.
Some of the topics discussd were;
State retirement systerm.
The Governor's proposed cuts against Unions in this State.
The backing of Hilary Clinton by our Union for President.
SEE my next blog entry for the Governor's proposed changes that will affect Union members!!!!!!!
After the Convention the Biltmore put on a wonderful dinner which was held on the 17th floor banquet room.