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Shorter Work Week

Resolution No. 93
28th International Convention
June 20-24, 1988
Los Angeles, CA

WHEREAS:

The numbers of unemployed, and under-employed workers continue to increase; and

WHEREAS:

Many workers that had full-time jobs are now working part-time, and are not considered part of the ranks of the unemployed; and

WHEREAS:

Congress is now considering changes in the social service laws which will force welfare recipients into work-fare/slave-labor jobs, which we should all oppose.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

That AFSCME fight for a shorter workday to create more real jobs.

SUBMITTED BY:

Flo Stern, Delegate and Secretary/Treasurer
AFSCME Local 215, Council 1707
New York, New York

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