AFSCME 1674

02/10/2025

Now is the time for workers to unite to confront Trump and the billionaires’ attack on our wages, benefits, programs, and democratic rights. The People’s Summit will bring together our diverse resistance for a day-long conference of education and training. It will include panels and workshops on everything from getting your union strike ready to organizing the unorganized, defending migrant rights, and taxing the rich to pay for programs, housing, and jobs.

Whether you are a union member, an experienced organizer, or someone who is just wondering how they can get more involved in the fight, save the date for the People’s Summit to share your perspectives and learn from others. You can find more information about the Summit, look over the panels workshops, and register for the conference IN OUR BIO!!! More information to come soon. Hope to see you there!

05/05/2025

MAY DAY 2025 was a success! Over 2500 people took to the streets last Thursday, May 1st for International Workers Day to let the world know the power lies with us, not the people in power.

We stood in solidarity as we stated truth: we will protect not only our rights but the rights of fellow immigrant workers and union members. An injury to one is an injury to all! That is why marched to the ICE data center and joined for their Milk With Dignity campaign.

Labor must lead this struggle in tandem with other working class organizations. The people united will never be defeated!

15/04/2025

MAY DAY 2025 is just around the corner and YOU should be there. JOIN US May 1st, 2025 to unite and fight for our collective liberation!!!

This May Day, we will STAND UP for workers and immigrants. We will MARCH past the ICE Data Center in Williston. We will PICKET with Migrant Justice at Hannaford Supermarkets. We will show the town of Williston, the state of Vermont, the nation, the world that WE WILL NOT BACK DOWN!

We have come so far since winning the 8-hour work day on the first May Day in 1886. Now, with Trump’s administration’s war on workers, it’s necessary for us to mobilize. Bring yourself, your coworkers, your friends!!

Check out the link in bio. Or copy and paste this link: https://actionnetwork.org/events/may-day-2025-2/

SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!

Shoutout to all our endorsers who know what solidarity looks like!! There’s too many to tag!
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29/09/2024

Contract Vote Set for AFSCME Local 1674 Howard Center Union Workers’ Chapter!
Thursday, October 3rd polls will be open in 3 locations.
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ 1138 Pine St. Burlington (Baird School)
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ 102 S. Winooski Ave. Burlington
- 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM at 75 San Remo Dr. South Burlington (MAT/Chittenden Clinic)

Only workers who are members of our Union may vote, but you can sign your Union card online or at the polls!

Check your Howard Center email from Friday to read through the Tentative Agreement (TA), and come to Wednesday’s (10/2) Monthly Zoom Union Meeting at 5:30PM for an informational session on the TA!

Exercise your democratic rights by voting on this TA - your voice, your vote, your contract!

Solidarity Forever!

17/09/2024

“Howard Center Union Workers: Poverty Wages & Right-To-Work Must Be Brought To An End!

Howard Center is, ‘…committed to individual and collective well-being and success’ according to the Agency’s website. Meanwhile, the Agency’s Board of Trustees seeks to diminish our union’s collective bargaining rights and has shamefully proposed a 0.60% COLA for over 280 of the already lowest-paid direct service workers who do some of the most physically intensive work. How is the Agency living up to its commitment to collective well-being when it insists on an inadequate pay raise and continued union-busting, right-to-work, practices into yet another collective bargaining agreement?’

Op-Ed by President Andy Blanchet in reference to our ongoing contract negotiations with

Swipe to read the piece in full, and for another surprise you’ll see soon around Chittenden County, VT 👀

Fair Wages, Fair Share, Fair Contract NOW

19/08/2024

This is what happens a Union convention, we build solidarity and unity, together we are stronger!

Council 93 Executive Director Mark Bernard and President Christopher “Tiger” Stockbridge kicking off the 46th AFSCME International Convention in Los Angeles!

19/08/2024

Congratulations to everyone who had the courage to run for office and make the commitment to serve.

19/08/2024

Congratulations!

13/08/2024

This FRIDAY 8/16/24 come join your coworkers at your Union’s table during the staff appreciation day at 1138 Pine Street in Burlington!

How can Howard Center ACTUALLY show appreciation to direct staff in contract bargaining this year? By bargaining in good faith for fair wages, fair share, and a FAIR CONTRACT!

Grab a union shirt & other resources, and get to know your coworkers from around the agency!

13/07/2024

1674 Honk and wave to raise awareness and our voices for better contracts for our workers who are the foundation of Howard Center. 💪🏿💪🏾👍

10/07/2024

Honk and Wave 👋 for AFSCME 1674 HOWARD CENTER UNION.
We are without a contract and we’re demanding a living wage, safe working conditions and equity in the workplace.

Stand Strong 💪🏿 Vermont for all workers in all UNION LOCALS! 💪🏼💪🏾