Education & Training

Financial Crisis and You

Answers to 10 Commonly Asked Questions on the Financial Crisis

A Special Briefing for AFSCME Members by AFSCME’s Investor Education Program

Richard Ferlauto, AFSCME’s Director of Corporate Governance and Pension Investment will answer frequently asked questions about the bailout, including:

  • What happened?
     
  • What does it means if you have stock in financial companies?
     
  • What should you do if you have 401k/403b/529 account?
     
  • Is your pension fund in jeopardy?
     

In addition to the presentation, there will be time for you to ask your own questions. 

This special online briefing will be available at three different times:

  • Wednesday, October 15 at 6pm EST
  • Thursday, October 16 at 3pm EST
  • Thursday, October 16 at 9pm EST
     

On the day of the session you will need to log on to the WebEx website via one of the links provided below. Once you get to the website follow the instructions below to join the training session via the internet and call the toll free number 1-866-469-3239 simultaneously to participate by phone. This will allow you to be on the call to hear audio and view the presentation, in real time. 

Instructions

  1. To log on, use the following links:
    Wednesday, October 15 at 6pm EST – Click this link to join session
    Thursday, October 16 at 3pm EST – Click this link to join session
    Thursday, October 16 at 9pm EST – Click this link to join session
  2. Enter your name and email address.
  3. Enter the session password: solidarity (same password for each session)
  4. Click "Join Now".
  5. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.

Audio Instructions

  1. Call the toll-free number (US/Canada): 1-866-469-3239
  2. Enter appropriate session number:
    Wednesday, October 15 at 6pm EST – Session number: 559 081 795
    Thursday, October 16 at 3pm EST – Session number: 556 185 553
    Thursday, October 16 at 9pm EST – Session number: 554 082 270

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