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 …
Cleaning up our “laborhood” – Earth Day hike 2023
Our first annual AFSCME 2822 Earth Day Hike finally took place on Saturday, June 17. The event was originally planned for a chilly and rainy April 22, but spring flooding …
No increases to our healthcare costs We won’t pay for the county’s mistakes
by Ali Fuhrman Hennepin County claims they need $42 million more to cover healthcare expenses in 2024. That’s a 31.5% increase! This increase is largely UMR’s fault. UMR is the …
Local 2822 scores victory for residents and HHS workers
Local 2822 won a major victory for residents and workers. Because workers and the union spoke out, residents are once again receiving in-person help at Health and Human Services (HHS) …
Local 2822 hosts bowling night for new members
Braving hail, thunder, and a blizzard, members of the New Hire Welcoming Committee hosted a bowling night for newer members of the local on March 31. The local’s first in-person …