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 …