Local 2822 makes gains despite healthcare vote
by Ali Fuhrman Local 2822 fought to the end to keep our healthcare costs low. We won a lot for our members thanks to your help with our union actions. …
David Hough, Marion Greene respond to healthcare concerns
In July 2023, a member of Local 2822 emailed County Administrator David Hough and County Commissioner Marion Greene. The member expressed concerns about the county’s proposed healthcare cost increases. They …
Proposed health plan increases disparities
A speech by Ali Fuhrman Hello. My name is Ali Fuhrman and I am the president of AFSCME Local 2822, representing 1200 support staff workers here at Hennepin County. You …
No cost increases for workers
A speech by Kymberly Hafner Greetings, commissioners and county administration. My name is Kymberly Hafner. I am an associate librarian for Hennepin County and organizer with local 2822. The process …
US Department of Labor sues UMR
The US Department of Labor has sued UMR, the administrator of Hennepin County’s health insurance plan. The federal government says UMR has routinely denied paying legitimate medical claims. The government’s …
Our healthcare is on the line
by Ali Fuhrman Every summer we sit down with Hennepin County HR and labor relations to review our healthcare plans for the coming year. This year we’re looking at huge …
David Hough apologizes to Local 2822 for security error
AFSCME Locals 2822 and 34 participated in a meeting of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Fifteen of our workers spoke out against union retaliation …
New HR chief must work on-site, reside locally
Local 2822 earned yet another major victory. The next chief human resources officer must live in the Twin Cities metro area instead of logging in at their convenience from sunny …
Hennepin County too gross for SCOTUS
by James Lonsdale In 2015, Hennepin County seized and sold the condominium of a woman named Geraldine Tyler for non-payment of taxes totaling around $15,000. The condo was sold …
Standing up for our members in Health and Human Services
by Ali Fuhrman On June 16, 2023, union representatives met with a mediator and Hennepin County Labor Relations to discuss a dispute regarding a team expectations document that was sent …