For Immediate Release
Thursday, May 31, 2001
Workplace Violence and Family Medical Leave Act Among Issues to be Discussed at AFSCME Regional Women's Conference in Las Vegas
Washington, DC —U.S. Representative Nita M. Lowey (D-NY), chairwoman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, will join American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees President Gerald W. McEntee and Secretary-Treasurer William Lucy as the featured speakers at the AFSCME Western Regional Women's Conference in Las Vegas, June 2 - 3, 2001 at Bally's Hotel and Casino.
More than 1,200 members will participate in workshops, addressing topics ranging from domestic violence, privatization, and organizing to working women's concerns. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO strongly believes in the role of women in unions and the workplace. Women currently make up 53% of AFSCME's membership and play a very important role in shaping the direction of the union. Women hold leadership positions throughout the International as council presidents, directors and International vice presidents.
For decades, AFSCME has been in the forefront fighting on behalf of women, for pay equity, promotional opportunities and quality and affordable child care, and against sexual harassment and all other forms of workplace discrimination.
All events listed are open to the media. Conference agenda is subject to change. Please contact AFSCME Public Affairs at the number above to confirm attendance and/or to schedule interviews with speakers listed in the attached agenda.
Agenda for Saturday, June 2, 2001 9:00 a.m. General Session:
Call to order:
Catherine O'Reilly Collette
Director, Women's Rights Department
Welcome:
Carol Dimmock,
Chair, National Women's Advisory Committee
Speaker:
Gerald W. McEntee, AFSCME International President
10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Workshops:
Your Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Using Sex & Race Data in Organizing and Fighting Privatization
The High Cost of Prescription Drugs
Fighting Privatization: Power Tools for AFSCME Activists
A Working Woman's Guide to Social Security Reform
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Workplace Policies that Support Families
What Every Working Woman Should know About the Bush Tax Cut
Workplace Violence
AFSCME Women on the Web
Winning Workplace Policies That Support Families
3:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Plan for Your Retirement - It's Your Future
What Every Working Woman Should Know About the Bush Tax Cut
Ergonomics
Disability Discrimination Lawsuits: What's Left for Public Employees?
Agenda for Sunday, June 3, 2001
9:00 a.m. General Session:
Speakers:
U.S. Representative Nita Lowey (D-NY)
William Lucy, AFSCME International Secretary-Treasurer
