AFSCME 42nd INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

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1 AFSCME 42nd INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION JULY 18-22, 2016 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

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3 AFSCME 42nd International Convention Message from the Secretary-Treasurer Convention Call 42nd International Convention Call...6 Requirements Requirements for Election of Delegates...10 Checklist Convention Return Envelope Checklist...13 Instructions Local Union Chairperson & Delegate Credential Instructions...14 Local Union Alternate Credential Instructions...15 Forms Local Union Chairperson & Delegate Certification Form...18 Affiliate/Council/Local Union Booth Request Form...21 AFSCME s Got Talent Pledge Form...23 Housing & Transportation Welcome...25 Convention Hotels...26 Map of Convention Hotel Locations...27 General Hotel & Registration Information Steps to Register & Book Online...30 Transportation...35 Rental Cars...37 Las Vegas Transportation...38 RTC Transportation Map...41 Events Opening Reception...42 Agenda Highlights...43 PEOPLE & Other Events...44 AFSCME s Got Talent...45 AFSCME Convention Online...46 Also included in this mailing: Delegate and Alternate Credential Forms Voter Authorization Form Report of Elected Officers Pre-paid return envelope (white) NOTE: Please see pages for instructions on the online housing registration process.! afscme.org/convention 3

4 Message from the Secretary-Treasurer April 19, 2016 TO: ALL AFSCME LOCAL UNION, COUNCIL AND RETIREE CHAPTER PRESIDENTS The enclosed material is of EXCEPTIONAL IMPORTANCE. The material contained in this booklet constitutes the official CONVENTION CALL to the 42nd International Convention of our International Union. Please bring the enclosed materials to the attention of the members at your next union meeting. The Convention will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada, beginning at 10 a.m., Monday, July 18, It will continue through Friday, July 22, 2016, unless the business of the Convention is completed earlier. REPRESENTATION: Local unions are entitled to delegates and votes based on membership, as provided in Article IV, Section 6, of our International Constitution. Local union representation shall be determined from the average per capita tax actually paid to the Federation by each local union for the twelve-month period from April 2015 through March In accordance with Article IV, Section 8, any local union chartered after March 2016 shall be entitled to send one fraternal delegate to serve as an official observer without voice or vote. Councils are entitled to one delegate and one vote. Retiree chapters are entitled to delegates on the basis of membership as provided in Article IV, Section 8. The number of retiree chapter delegates will be determined from the average per capita tax actually paid to the Federation by each retiree chapter for the twelve-month period from April 2015 through March Each delegate representing a retiree chapter shall be entitled to one vote. CREDENTIALS: Enclosed are credentials for local unions and retiree chapters based on average per capita membership paid from April 2015 through the last report received. The number of credentials enclosed is printed on the upper right-hand corner of the mailing label that was used to mail the Call. Upon receipt of per capita tax payments for the entire twelve-month period that forms the basis for representation at this Convention, we will notify you should your local union/retiree chapter be entitled to more or fewer delegates. Additional credentials will be forwarded to you should your delegate entitlement increase. Since each council is entitled to only one delegate and one alternate, only one council credential is enclosed for each council. ELECTION OF INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS: At this Convention there shall be elected an International President and an International Secretary-Treasurer, both to be elected by the convention-at-large, and International Vice Presidents without priority, who shall be elected by the delegates representing locals, councils and retiree chapters in each of the Legislative Districts. ELECTION OF DELEGATES: When electing your delegates, please carefully follow the provisions in Article IV of the International Constitution and the AFSCME Elections Code (Appendix D). The principal requirements pertaining to the election of delegates are highlighted in the Convention Call and attached material. The earliest date for electing delegates to this Convention was March 20, 2016, unless your affiliate meets less frequently than quarterly. If you have not already held your delegate elections, we ask that you nominate and elect your delegates as soon as possible, complete the credentials, and return the original (white copy) to the International Union. In accordance with the provisions of Article IV, Section 9, credentials must be postmarked no later than June 28, 2016; otherwise they will be deemed irregular and your delegates will not be seated or included in the first report of the Credentials Committee. 4

5 ALTERNATES: All affiliates are entitled to elect one alternate delegate for each delegate. We have enclosed an Alternate Credential form for local unions to report the names of members elected as alternate delegates. At the Convention, we officially register those alternates who attend as alternates (i.e., those attending as alternates, not replacing a delegate). Please review the Alternate Credential Instructions carefully to ensure the proper completion of your Alternate Credential(s). If the need arises for an alternate to permanently replace one of your delegates, this must be done prior to the official close of registration (Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 1 p.m.). Advance notice of this intent will expedite the replacement process at registration. No alternate may replace a registered delegate once registration officially closes on Tuesday, July 19, at 1 p.m. VOTING: Article IV, Section 7 of the International Constitution permits local unions entitled to more than one delegate to send fewer than their quota of delegates and the delegates present may cast the entire vote of the local union. The number of votes is divided equally among the delegates actually registered at the Convention as of Tuesday, July 19, at 1 p.m., with any remaining votes to be cast by the chairperson of the delegation as designated by the local union. No fractional votes shall be permitted. In view of this constitutional provision, those local unions sending two or more delegates are required to complete the Local Union Chairperson and Delegate Certification, identifying the chairperson of the delegation and listing the names of all delegates and alternates. This form can be found on page in this booklet. This Local Union Chairperson and Delegate Certification should be forwarded together with the white copies of the credentials in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. To ensure proper completion of your credentials, please review the enclosed Credential Instructions on pages of the Convention Call booklet. In accordance with Article IV, Section 20 of the International Constitution, the rules of the 2014 International Convention remain in force until new rules are adopted by action of this Convention. The 2014 Rules permit a majority of the delegates from any local union to designate a member of the local union s delegation to cast all or some of the votes to which the local is entitled in any election held at a Convention. Authorization of this designation by any delegate is to be given on the Voter Authorization Form included in the enclosed materials. Completed forms must be submitted before 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016, and may be returned by mail to the International Union along with the local s credential forms. Voter Authorization Forms received prior to the Convention will be forwarded to the Election Committee. We look forward to seeing your delegates at the International Convention on Monday, July 18, and to their active participation in the work of the Convention. In solidarity, Laura Reyes, International Secretary-Treasurer Enclosures cc: Local/Council/Retiree Chapter Secretary-Treasurers without Enclosures afscme.org/convention 5

6 2016 CONVENTION CALL 42nd International Convention Call TO: ALL LOCAL UNIONS, COUNCILS AND RETIREE CHAPTERS OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO GREETINGS: The 42nd International Convention of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, at 3150 Paradise Road, beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 18, 2016, and will remain in session until Friday, July 22, 2016, unless the business of the Convention shall have been completed sooner. The following material summarizes the International Convention procedures. However, reference should be made by all interested persons to the International Union Constitution, particularly to Article IV and the Elections Code (Appendix D). REPRESENTATION: The basis of local union representation in conventions shall be determined from the average per capita tax actually paid to the Federation for the twelve consecutive months ending with the fourth full month preceding the opening of the convention. (Article IV, Section 5) The basis for representation in the 42nd International Convention will be the average per capita tax paid for the months of April 2015 through March Locals shall be entitled to delegates on the basis of membership as follows: 100 or fewer, one delegate; more than 100 but not exceeding 200, two delegates; more than 200 but not exceeding 300, three delegates; more than 300 but not exceeding 400, four delegates; more than 400, one additional delegate for each 1,000 additional members or fraction thereof. (Article IV, Section 6) Regardless of the number of delegates, locals shall be entitled to vote on the basis of one vote for each member or fraction thereof. (Article IV, Section 7) In the case of a local composed of two or more locals that have merged since April 1, 2015, the combined average per capita tax of the merging locals shall be the basis of representation. (Article IV, Section 5) In any case where a local has been divided into two or more locals since April 1, 2015, the total average per capita tax shall be divided among the newly created locals in direct proportion to their respective averages since the division, and this shall constitute their respective bases of representation. (Article IV, Section 5) In the case of a newly organized or newly affiliated local which has been in existence or has been affiliated for less than the full twelve-month period, the average per capita tax for that portion of the twelve-month period during which the local has been in existence or has been affiliated shall be the basis for representation; provided, however, that any local which was formed after March 2016 shall be entitled to representation only in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 below. (Article IV, Section 5) Any local formed or affiliated after the twelve-month period (i.e., after March 2016)... shall be entitled to send one fraternal delegate to serve as an official observer without voice or vote. (Article IV, Section 8) Each chartered council shall be entitled to one delegate and one vote. Each chartered retiree chapter shall be entitled to delegates on the basis of membership, to be determined in the manner provided for local unions in Article IV, Section 5 of this Constitution, as follows: 10,000 or fewer, one delegate; more than 10,000 but not exceeding 25,000, two delegates; more than 25,000 but not exceeding 50,000, three delegates; more than 50,000, four delegates. Each delegate representing a retiree chapter shall be entitled to one vote. (Article IV, Section 8) 6 Any member of the International Executive Board and any member of the Judicial Panel who is not elected as a delegate representing a subordinate body shall nevertheless be entitled to all the rights and privileges of a delegate

7 except the right to vote. (Article IV, Section 8) NOTE: Upon receipt of per capita tax payments for all months through the month of March 2016, we will notify you should your local union/retiree chapter be entitled to more or fewer delegates. Additional credentials will be forwarded to you should your delegate entitlement increase. NOTICE OF ELECTION OF INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS: At the Convention, there shall be elected an International President and an International Secretary-Treasurer, both to be elected by the convention-at-large, and International Vice Presidents without priority, to be elected by the delegates representing locals, councils and retiree chapters in each of the Legislative Districts. (Article IV, Section 26) 2016 CONVENTION CALL One International Vice President shall be elected by the delegates in each of the Legislative Districts established in Article IV, Section 27; provided, however, that in any Legislative District containing local unions having a total membership in excess of five percent but less than fifteen percent of the total membership of all local unions in the International Union, two International Vice Presidents shall be elected; and provided further, that in any Legislative District containing local unions having a total membership in excess of fifteen percent of the total membership of all local unions in the International Union, three International Vice Presidents shall be elected. (Article IV, Section 28) The precise date and time for the holding of nominations and elections will be established in the rules adopted by the Convention. To be eligible for election as International President or as International Secretary-Treasurer, a nominee must have been a member in the Federation for at least five years continuously at the time of the election. (Article IV, Section 32) To be eligible for election as an International Vice President, a nominee must have been a member in a local or locals within the Legislative District the nominee seeks to represent for at least three years continuously at the time of the election, except as provided below. In any election for International Vice President in a Legislative District in which the combined total membership in the local unions in such district has increased by more than fifty percent since the last certification of membership preceding a convention at which elections were held, the requirement of three years continuous membership shall stand suspended from effect. No salaried employee of the Federation shall serve as an International Vice President. (Article IV, Section 33) No member of the Judicial Panel and no person who has served as a member of the Judicial Panel during any part of the calendar year in which the convention is held shall be eligible for election at the convention. (Article IV, Sections 32 and 33) ELECTION OF DELEGATES: In all matters pertaining to the election of delegates, please refer to the AFSCME Elections Code, Appendix D of the International Union Constitution. All delegates shall, after due notice of nominations and elections has been given, be elected in the respective subordinate bodies. Subordinate bodies may also elect an alternate delegate for each delegate. Election shall be by secret ballot, except in instances where a nominee is unopposed. (Article IV, Section 9) A delegate representing a local union must, from the month of March 2016, until the opening of the convention, be a member in good standing of the local represented. (Article IV, Section 12) With the exceptions provided in Section two or more locals within the same council, organizing committee, state, commonwealth, or territory may unite in sending to the convention a delegate who meets the above qualifica- afscme.org/convention 7

8 2016 CONVENTION CALL tions in one of such locals, provided that such delegate must first be elected as a delegate from his or her own local or council, before being elected to represent another local. (Article IV, Section 12) No delegate may represent more than five locals. (Article IV, Section 12) For the methods and procedures that must be followed when a delegate is to represent more than one subordinate body, please read carefully Sections 12 and 13 of Article IV of the International Constitution. A delegate representing a council must, from the month of March 2016, be a member in good standing of a local union which is affiliated with such council. A delegate representing a council may, if elected in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 12 above, also serve as a delegate for not more than four local unions affiliated with the council.... No delegate may represent more than five subordinate bodies. (Article IV, Section 13) No member of the International Executive Board and no salaried employee of the International Union and no member of the Judicial Panel shall serve as a delegate from any local except the local of which such person is a member or of the council with which that local is affiliated. (Article IV, Section 15) A delegate representing a retiree chapter must, from the month of March 2016, until the opening of the convention, be a member in good standing of such retiree chapter or of a retiree sub-chapter affiliated with such chapter. (Article IV, Section 14) No nomination or election of delegates shall be held more than 120 days prior to the opening of the convention [i.e., prior to March 20, 2016];... this restriction shall not apply to a delegate from a subordinate body which normally meets less often than quarterly, nor shall it affect anyone who is a delegate pursuant to the constitution of a subordinate body by virtue of election to an office therein. (Article IV, Section 11) Locals entitled to more than one delegate may send fewer than their quota of delegates and the delegates present may cast the entire vote of the local. (Article IV, Section 7) No delegate shall be permitted to register after 1 p.m. on the second day of the convention, Tuesday, July 19, (Article IV, Section 19) No alternate seeking to replace a delegate may do so unless the alternate has officially registered as a delegate by 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, (Article IV, Section 19) CREDENTIALS: The names of the delegates and of alternates, if any, shall be certified by the president and secretary of each subordinate body to the International Secretary-Treasurer at International Headquarters at least twenty days [June 28, 2016] prior to the convention. If such certification is by a local union and includes two or more delegates, the certification shall designate one of the delegates as Chairperson of the delegation. (Article IV, Section 9) The enclosed credential forms are to be made out in triplicate. The original (white copy) should be forwarded to the International Headquarters as soon as the delegate and alternate, if any, have been elected. The duplicate (yellow copy) is to be retained by the delegate and presented at the time of the delegate s registration at the Convention. The triplicate (pink copy) is to be retained in the files of the local, council or retiree chapter. 8

9 To ensure that the delegate representing your local, council or retiree chapter is properly seated, mail the white credential form no later than June 28, Any delegate whose credential was not... addressed to the International Secretary-Treasurer and postmarked by the twentieth day [June 28, 2016] prior to the convention shall be considered an irregular delegate. No irregular delegate shall be seated at the opening of the convention.... Following the adoption of the convention rules, irregular delegates may be seated by a majority vote of the convention. (Article IV, Section 19) Please use the enclosed, postage-paid envelope to mail the credentials. RESOLUTIONS: Resolutions, including proposals to amend the Constitution, to be introduced for consideration at any convention shall be signed by the president and the secretary of a subordinate body or by one or more certified delegates. Such resolutions shall be prepared and signed in duplicate and sent to the International Secretary- Treasurer at International Headquarters and postmarked at least twenty days [June 28, 2016] prior to the opening of the convention. (Article IV, Section 22) 2016 CONVENTION CALL It would be most helpful to receive the text of proposed resolutions via . They may be sent to research@afscme.org. However, a resolution submitted by will not be considered unless it is also timely submitted, in duplicate hard copy, signed by the officers or delegate(s) submitting it. Resolutions postmarked after June 28, 2016, will not be considered unless consent is given by a two-thirds vote of the convention. (Article IV, Section 22) On behalf of the AFSCME International Executive Board, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Laura Reyes, International Secretary-Treasurer afscme.org/convention 9

10 Requirements for Election of Delegates Participating in the International Convention REQUIREMENTS All local union delegates and alternate delegates to the Convention must be elected by secret ballot vote of the membership of their respective locals. Delegates representing councils or retiree chapters who intend to participate in the nomination and the elections of the International officers must be elected by secret ballot vote of the membership of their council s affiliated local unions or by vote of the members of such delegate s retiree chapter and its sub-chapters. Otherwise, council or retiree chapter delegates may be elected by the delegates to the council convention, delegate assembly or other similar body of the council, or by delegates to the retiree chapter convention, but such election must be by secret ballot vote of those delegates. A secret ballot is, of course, unnecessary when a candidate is unopposed. However, the rest of the rules regarding notice, qualification, nomination, etc., must be followed. The following requirements are mandated by the AFSCME Elections Code in Appendix D of the International Constitution and federal law. Appointment or election of delegates by the executive board of a subordinate body does not meet these requirements. 1. Notice of the nomination and election of Convention delegates must be given by mail to all members in good standing at least 15 days before the date or dates on which the nomination and election are to be held. The notice requirements may be fulfilled by mailing such notice of nomination and election to the last known home address of the member OR the notice requirement may be satisfied by publication either in a local union paper or newsletter sent by mail to each member at his or her last known home address rather than by a separate mailing. However, notice by publication must still be given 15 days prior to the nomination and election and the notice must be prominently placed in the paper or newsletter. The requirement that notice of nomination and election be given by mail means that such notice must be sent through the U.S. Postal Service. Distribution of the notice by or through an employer s inter-office mail system will not satisfy this requirement. 2. Nominations may be made at a regular or special meeting by a local union member or, in the case of a council, by a delegate to such council or, in the case of a retiree chapter, by a delegate or member of such chapter. Nominations may also be made by a nominating committee, unless prohibited by the constitution of the subordinate body. Those nominated shall be afforded the opportunity to decline, and the name of any nominee who declines shall not appear on the ballot. Write-in votes shall not be valid for any purpose. 3. All members in good standing must be allowed to vote. There may be no proxy ballots. No member may cast a vote on behalf of another member. 4. The voting itself must be done by secret ballot, either through the use of a machine, a closed-in voting booth, a mail referendum, or other proper and accepted procedure. Every candidate for election may have an observer present at the polls while the polls are open and when the votes are counted. The observer must be a member of the Federation. 5. Unlike the election of local union officers, the election of local union delegates to the International Convention does not require a majority of the votes cast unless that requirement is specifically stated in the local s constitution. 6. All election records, including ballots, must be retained for at least one year after the election. 10

11 The U.S. Department of Labor has ruled that if an affiliate constitution provides that an officer of the affiliate who is elected to such office by secret ballot is also to be a delegate to the International Convention, by virtue of such office the officer is properly considered elected as a delegate. In the case of a local, the secret ballot vote must be a vote of the membership of the local. An officer elected to such office by the executive board of a local union to fill a vacancy is not properly elected as a delegate, since such officer was not elected by a secret ballot vote of the membership of the local. The same procedure holds true for a council or retiree chapter except that an officer elected by secret ballot vote of the delegates to the council convention, delegate assembly or other similar body of the council, or elected by delegates at the retiree chapter convention, cannot participate in the nomination or election of International Officers. In order to participate in the elections delegates representing councils and retirees chapters must have been elected by a secret ballot vote of the individual members of the locals affiliated with the council or by the members of the retiree chapter and its sub-chapters. REQUIREMENTS afscme.org/convention 11

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13 Convention Return Envelope Checklist The following is a checklist of materials that affiliates should return to the International Union in the enclosed postage paid envelope addressed to: AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer, 1625 L Street, N.W., Washington, DC, Delegate and Alternate Credential forms must be postmarked by June 28, 2016, in order for those delegates to be seated at the opening of the Convention. q Delegate Credential Forms White copy A separate form must be completed for each delegate representing a local union, council or retiree chapter. (see instructions at page 14 for completing Local Union Chairperson & Delegate Credentials) q Report of Elected Officers Complete form if you have not submitted a list of your most recently elected officers to the International Union in accordance with Article IX, Section 18 of the International Constitution. (see form enclosed with Convention Call) q Alternate Credential Forms and Alternate Continuation Sheets, if any White copies Alternate Credential Forms must be completed for each alternate delegate representing a local union, council or retiree chapter. Alternate delegates for local unions must be listed in priority order. (see instructions at page 15 for completing Alternate Credential forms and Alternate Continuation Sheets) OTHER IMPORTANT DEADLINE DATES June 16, 2016 June 16, 2016 Deadline for submission of Booth Request form (see page 21) Deadline for Hotel Registration (see page 30) CHECKLIST q Local Union Chairperson & Delegate Certification Each local union sending more than one delegate must certify the chairperson and members of the local s delegation of delegates and alternates. (see forms at pages 18-19) q Voter Authorization Form White and Yellow copies A majority of the delegates from an individual local union, who have been registered and seated at the Convention, may join together to designate one member of the local s delegation (the Authorized Voter) to cast their share of votes in all elections of officers in which they are eligible to participate. Designation of an Authorized Voter must be made on a Voter Authorization Form and may be completed and submitted by mail prior to the Convention. (see form with instructions enclosed with Convention Call) July 20, 2016 Deadline for submission of AFSCME s Got Talent Contestant Pledge Sheet (see page 23) The white copy of the completed Delegate and Alternate Credential Forms, and the Local Union Chairperson and Delegate Certification, must be forwarded to the AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer postmarked by June 28, Delegates whose credentials are postmarked after this date will be considered irregular and will not be seated until the Convention votes to seat irregular delegates. afscme.org/convention 13

14 Local Union Chairperson & Delegate Credential Instructions AFSCME 42nd International Convention July 18-22, 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada The enclosed Delegate Credential forms have been designed for reporting those members elected by the local union to represent the local at the International Convention. A separate credential form must be completed for each local union delegate. 1. For each delegate legibly print in ink or type the following information: q Full Name q AFSCME Member Number (see page 28 for example) q Home Address q Personal INSTRUCTIONS q Personal Cell q Local Union Name and Number q Name and number of the local union the delegate was elected to represent at the Convention (NOTE: If your local union has elected a member of another local to serve as your delegate, that member must have also been elected a delegate for his/her own local or council.) In addition, indicate whether the delegate was elected by the membership (provide delegate election date) or is an automatic delegate by virtue of an elected office (indicate if elected by the membership or executive board, provide office held and date of the election.) Please indicate dates following MM/DD/YYYY format. No partial dates will be accepted. The month, day and year MUST be provided. Follow these same procedures to complete Credential Forms for any additional delegates. 2. All Delegate Credential forms MUST be signed by the president and secretary of the local union. (The secretary of the local includes any officer holding the position of recording secretary, secretary-treasurer, corresponding secretary, financial secretary, etc.). 3. The white copy of the completed and signed Delegate Credential Form should be included with other required materials (see page 13) and sent to the International Union in the enclosed postage paid envelope. These materials must be postmarked no later than June 28, Credentials postmarked later than June 28, 2016 will be treated as irregular and preclude the seating of the delegates at the opening of the Convention. 4. If your local union is sending more than one delegate to the Convention, you must complete the Local Union Chairperson & Delegate Certification form(s) at pages On this form designate one of your local s delegates as the chairperson of your local s delegation and list the names of all other delegates in order of priority, who have been elected. This form MUST also be signed by both the local union president and secretary. 14

15 Local Union Alternate Credential Instructions AFSCME 42nd International Convention July 18-22, 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada The enclosed Alternate Credential Forms have been designed to report those members elected by local unions as their local alternate delegates. Article IV, Section 9, of the AFSCME International Constitution states: Subordinate bodies may also elect an alternate delegate for each delegate. If your local union has decided not to elect or send alternate delegate(s) you need not read further or need to complete the enclosed Alternate Credential form(s). 1. Prioritize the order in which your alternate delegates should be seated at the International Convention before preparing the credentials. Most local unions prioritize the order in which alternates serve based upon the election results i.e., following determination of the member(s) elected as the local s delegates, the member obtaining the next greatest number of votes is designated as the first alternate, the members with the second-highest number of votes is designated as the second alternate, etc. If your local union constitution states that a specific officer shall serve as an alternate delegate by virtue of their elected position, this officer should be listed as the first alternate delegate. If the local union s constitution states that more than one officer shall be an alternate delegate by virtue of their elected position they should each be listed in the order in which they appear in the local s constitution. 2. In the box for the first alternate, legibly print in ink or type the following information: q Full Name INSTRUCTIONS q AFSCME Member Number (see page 28 for example) q Home Address q Personal q Personal Cell q Local Union Name and Number In addition, indicate whether the alternate was elected by the membership (provide delegate election date) or is an automatic delegate by virtue of an elected office (indicate if elected by the membership or executive board, provide office held and date of the election). Please indicate dates following MM/DD/YYYY format. No partial dates will be accepted. The month, day and year MUST be provided. Follow these same procedures to complete boxes for any additional alternate delegates. afscme.org/convention 15

16 Local Union Alternate Credential Instructions AFSCME 42nd International Convention July 18-22, 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada 3. If your local union is entitled to elect more than three alternate delegates, use the enclosed Alternate Continuation Sheets to enter the names of the additional alternates. If your local is entitled to more than six alternates, please revise the numbers on any additional Alternate Continuation Sheets you use to reflect the appropriate priority. Under no circumstances may the number of alternates elected exceed the number of delegates elected. If a local submits the names of too many alternates, the alternate(s) with the lowest priority will not be accepted. 4. All Alternate Credential forms and Alternate Continuation Sheets MUST be signed by the president and secretary of the local union. (The secretary of the local includes any officer holding the position of recording secretary, secretary-treasurer, corresponding secretary, financial secretary, etc.). INSTRUCTIONS 5. The white copy of the completed and signed Alternate Credential form and the Alternate Continuation Sheets, if any, should be included with other required materials (see page 13) sent to the International Union in the enclosed postage paid envelope. These materials must be postmarked no later than June 28, Credentials postmarked later than June 28, 2016, will be treated as irregular and preclude the seating of any alternate delegates at the opening of the Convention. 16

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18 DEADLINE: JUNE 28, 2016 Local Union Chairperson & Delegate Certification AFSCME 42nd International Convention July 18-22, 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada This is to certify that the following persons are duly elected delegates to the 42nd International Convention, July 18-22, 2016, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, Nevada If the delegate who is certified as Chairperson does not appear at the Convention, the regular delegates from this Local who are present will designate the Chairperson of the delegation. Local Union Name Local Union # FORMS PLEASE MAKE A COPY OF EACH COMPLETED FORM FOR YOUR RECORDS. DELEGATES 1. Chairperson Name: ALTERNATES Print President s Name Print Secretary s Name President s Signature Secretary s Signature 18 RETURN completed form in the enclosed postage-paid envelope postmarked by June 28, 2016, to: AFSCME, Secretary-Treasurer 1625 L St. NW, Washington, DC 20036

19 DEADLINE: JUNE 28, 2016 Local Union Chairperson & Delegate Certification AFSCME 42nd International Convention July 18-22, 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada This is to certify that the following persons are duly elected delegates to the 42nd International Convention, July 18-22, 2016, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, Nevada If the delegate who is certified as Chairperson does not appear at the Convention, the regular delegates from this Local who are present will designate the Chairperson of the delegation. Local Union Name Local Union # DELEGATES ALTERNATES PLEASE MAKE A COPY OF EACH COMPLETED FORM FOR YOUR RECORDS. FORMS Print President s Name Print Secretary s Name President s Signature Secretary s Signature RETURN completed form in the enclosed postage-paid envelope postmarked by June 28, 2016, to: AFSCME, Secretary-Treasurer 1625 L St. NW, Washington, DC

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21 DEADLINE: JUNE 16, 2016 Affiliate/Council/Local Union Booth Request AFSCME 42nd International Convention July 18-22, 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada ONLY PRODUCTS MADE IN THE UNITED STATES, PREFERABLY BY UNION LABOR, MAY BE DISPLAYED, SOLD OR OFFERED. Booths will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Booths are approximately 10x10 square feet, and include pipe and drape, one skirted 6-foot table and two chairs. Only affiliate, council and local members and staff may sell, offer or display merchandise or products. No outside manufacturers, vendors or distributors of any kind are allowed to sell, offer or display any products. Affiliate/Council/Local # Contact Person (Mr./Ms./Mrs.) Address work / home City/State/ZIP Code (work) (personal) Phone: (work) (personal) List names of those authorized to set up and staff your booth area. Describe the product(s) or service to be displayed, sold or offered. PLEASE MAKE A COPY OF EACH COMPLETED FORM FOR YOUR RECORDS. FORMS Additional requirements may result in charge(s) that will be the responsibility of the requesting affiliate. In this case, the affiliate will be advised of charges and payment options for consideration and approval. NOTE: You will be notified by June 23, 2016, of the status of your booth request. Information regarding shipping details will be included at that time. RETURN completed form by June 16, 2016, to: AFSCME, Conference & Travel Services, 1625 L St. NW, Washington, DC CTSHousing@afscme.org Fax: (202)

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23 DEADLINE: JULY 20, 2016 AFSCME s Got Talent Contestant: The Lip Sync & Karaoke Competition Contestant PLEDGE Sheet AFSCME 42nd International Convention July 18-22, 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada You know you ve got talent! Start soliciting pledges to guarantee your space among the top five finalists by collecting PEOPLE contributions from your AFSCME sisters and brothers and family members! Raise even more money when you get to Convention by performing on the mini-stage during the week. AFSCME s Got Talent finals occur Thursday, July 21, 2016, in a live performance after the Convention recesses. Contestant Name Council/ Local Union # Cell Name Address Cell Council/Local Amount Contributed $ Name Address Cell Council/Local Amount Contributed $ Name Address Cell Council/Local Amount Contributed $ Name Address Cell Council/Local Amount Contributed $ Name Address Cell Council/Local Amount Contributed $ PLEASE MAKE A COPY OF EACH COMPLETED FORM FOR YOUR RECORDS. FORMS Name Address Council/Local Cell Amount Contributed $ Contributions or gifts to AFSCME PEOPLE are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. All contributions to AFSCME PEOPLE are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. Contributions are not a condition of membership or employment and refusal to contribute is free of reprisal. In accordance with federal law, AFSCME PEOPLE accepts contributions only from AFSCME members, executive and administrative personnel, and their families. Contributions from other persons will be returned. Turn in your forms with contributions to the PEOPLE Booth by Wednesday, July 20, at 5 p.m. in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Use as many forms as you need! 23

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25 Welcome to Las Vegas City of Lights. Las Vegas has many nicknames and even more visitors. Forty-one million tourists are drawn here every year, beckoned by award-winning shows, museum walking tours and endless people-watching. Of course, AFSCME delegates are here to take care of serious business. But leave some time for fun! There s so much to see and do that even if you ve been there before, the city is always evolving, and that makes every visit like coming to a new city. Several recent revitalization projects have brought even more opportunities for exploration. Be sure to check out the Fremont Street Experience, which features Slotzilla, a unique zip line adventure. You can also see Vegas from above by taking a spin on the High Roller observation wheel. Or you can get back to nature with a tour of the Flamingo Wildlife Habitat. AFSCME Local 4041 in Nevada, the host for the 42nd International Convention, represents state workers in the Department of Corrections, Health and Human Services, Department of Motor Vehicles and the University of Nevada Las Vegas. In addition, Local 4041 has an active retiree chapter. Retiree Chapter 4041 was instrumental in helping defeat a plan during REGISTRATION HOURS & LOCATION Registration and General Session for the AFSCME 42nd International Convention will take place in Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Saturday, July 16: 1 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday, July 17: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Monday, July 18: 7 a.m. 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 19: 7 a.m. 1 p.m.* *Official close of delegate registration Explore everything Las Vegas has to offer by visiting LasVegas.com the 2015 legislative session to turn the defined benefit plan in the state to a risky defined contribution scheme. Las Vegas is also a city with a rich and fascinating labor history. From the gold and silver rush that gave birth to the Washoe Typographical Union in the 1860s, to the resurgence of the Culinary Workers Union in the 90s, the labor unions and activists of Vegas have a tradition of fighting for economic justice. Much of that story is housed at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, a thriving urban research institution of nearly 29,000 students. Whatever your interests, there s much to see and do. For more information on Las Vegas events, attractions, restaurants and other activities, please visit lasvegas.com. To read more about the labor history of Las Vegas, visit unlvpublichistory.com. EARLY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Early committee meetings will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Credentials Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17 Resolutions Sunday, July 17 Rules Sunday, July 17 Sergeant-at-Arms Training Sunday, July 17! HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 16,

26 Convention Hotels AFSCME 2016 CONVENTION HOTELS & STATE DELEGATION HEADQUARTERS Unless indicated to us in writing, you will be housed in the hotel designated for your affiliate, council or local. Listed below are negotiated daily Convention hotel rates that include tax. HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION Bally s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino 3645 S. Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV $ Single, Double/Double caesars.com/ballys-las-vegas California Council 36 California UNAC Connecticut Council 4 Hawaii UPW Local 646 Missouri-Kansas Council 72 Montana NUHHCE 1199 Tennessee Local 1733 Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel & Casino 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV $ Single, Double/Double caesars.com/caesars-palace Arizona Local 2960 California Locals 206 and 1902 Hawaii HGEA Local 152 New Mexico Ohio OAPSE Local 4 Oklahoma Locals 2406 and 2875 Texas Locals 123 and 1624 Utah Paris Las Vegas Hotel 3655 S. Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV $161.28, Single, Double/Double caesars.com/paris-las-vegas Alaska ASEA Local 52 California Local 1001 California UDW Local 3930 Delaware Hawaii Local 928 Illinois 4 Paris Las Vegas Hotel (cont.) Minnesota Council 5 New Jersey New York Council 66 New York CSEA Local 1000 Oregon Pennsylvania Washington Council 28 Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino 3000 Paradise Rd Las Vegas, NV $ Single, Double/Double westgatedestinations.com/ nevada/las-vegas/westgate-lasvegas-hotel-casino Alaska Local 16 Alaska PSEA Local 803 Arizona Locals 449, 2384 and 3282 Arkansas California Council 57 California Locals 3299 and 4911 Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Indiana-Kentucky Council 962 Iowa Kansas Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Locals 1798, 3650, 3900 and 4000 Michigan Minnesota Council 65 Missouri Local 500 Nebraska Nevada New York Council 82 Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (cont.) New York Council 1707 North Carolina Ohio Council 8 Ohio OCSEA Local 11 Oklahoma Locals 1136, 1180 and 2465 Puerto Rico Retirees Rhode Island Tennessee Local 2173 Texas Organizing Committee Texas Locals 59 and 1550 Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin HOUSING DEADLINES Thursday, June 16, 2016: Official housing registration deadline. Reservations will be handled on a firstcome, first-served basis. Reservations received after June 16, 2016, will be confirmed based on hotel rates and availability. Wednesday, July 13, 2016: The final day that AFSCME s Conference & Travel Services Department will accept changes or cancellations. Please contact the hotel directly after this date.! 26

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28 General Hotel & Registration Information HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION All housing for AFSCME s 42nd International Convention is coordinated by AFSCME s Conference & Travel Services Department (CTS). It is extremely important that AFSCME attendees use rooms that are under AFSCME s contracted blocks. There are financial penalties to AFSCME if delegates, alternates and guests book their own rooms or use hotels not listed on page 26. Also, as part of our negotiations, hotels provide benefits that enable us to offer shuttle services, educational programs and other activities at no cost to affiliates and Convention attendees. For questions on the registration process, contact: AFSCME Conference & Travel Services 1625 L St. NW, Washington, DC (202) or CTSHousing@afscme.org MEMBERSHIP CARD In order to begin the housing process, you will need your member number to register on My.AFSCME. org. It is located on your membership card. You can call (855) AFSCME1 ( ) or memberservices@afscme.org to get your membership information. Please bring your current membership card to the 2016 Convention in order to expedite the delegate and alternate registration process. Please indicate your AFSCME member number printed on your current membership card on the Credential forms. HOUSING PROCESS FOR THE 2016 CONVENTION For the 2016 Convention, delegates, alternates and guest can register for housing one of three ways. 1 ROOM One Room Needed Please go to My.AFSCME. org to register. Please note that you can also register roommates through this option. However, if your roommate is a member you must include the member number. Limit of four people to a room. Additional instructions on pages OR MORE Two or More Rooms Needed Members from an affiliate with two or more, but less than 10 hotel rooms, please use the housing spreadsheet located at afscme.org/ convention. Please download and fill out the spreadsheet, then to CTSHousing@afscme.org. Or you can CTSHousing@afscme.org to have the fillable spreadsheet ed to you. Please fill out the spreadsheet entirely including member numbers; if an attendee is a guest and does not have a member number, simply fill out their Convention status as guest. Once AFSCME has received your spreadsheet and uploaded it into our system, an will be sent back to you confirming receipt. AFFILIATES Affiliates with Enterprise Access Affiliates needing more than 10 rooms will have direct access to the reservation system through Enterprise. Prior access to Enterprise and training will be required to use this option. If you wish to register for Convention via the Enterprise system, please contact CTS Department for more information. 28 HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 16, 2016

29 ROOMS Single or Double/Double A single room will have one king size bed and a double/double will have two beds. There will be an additional $25 per person charge (more than two adults in a room) per night plus tax. The type of room accommodation is based on availability at the time of actual check-in PAYMENT AT CHECK-IN By Credit Card If a credit card will be used to pay for multiple rooms or if the credit card is issued to someone other than the guest, you must complete a credit card authorization form for your hotel, along with: a copy of the credit card (front and back) and the driver s license (front and back) of the card holder and to CTS Department at CTSHousing@afscme.org. Please contact CTS for the appropriate authorization form. Include on the form all guest(s) names, arrival/ departure dates and any miscellaneous charges authorized to be paid for on the card. HOTEL INCIDENTAL CHARGES In addition to room and tax, all Convention hotels will require a flat $100 cash or credit card deposit to cover incidental charges upon check-in. If a guest exceeds the $100 deposit, an additional cash deposit will be required to authorize further incidental charges. Any unused funds will be refunded at check-out. Incidental charges include in-room movies, room service, signing privileges at hotel outlets, dry cleaning, mini-bars, etc. If a debit card is used in lieu of a credit card, please be advised that it may take up to seven business days, following check-out, for the bank to refund the deposit amount. DON T NEED A HOTEL BUT STILL ATTENDING CONVENTION? All Convention attendees must register. Individuals not needing a hotel room will still need to confirm their plans to attend Convention. Please follow the directions on pages By indicating no hotel on the hotel reservation page, you will confirm your registration for the Convention. By Check If paying the balance of the room and tax by check at check-in, the check must be made payable to your hotel. No personal checks will be accepted. HOTEL CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT/ CANCELLATIONS Hotel check-in is 3 p.m.; check-out is noon. Failure to cancel a room reservation 48 hours prior to the scheduled arrival day will result in a forfeiture of one night s room and tax charges. Failure to notify the hotel before, or at check-in, of an earlier departure day than last confirmed may result in a hotel early-departure fee equivalent to one night s room and tax. HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 16,

30 9 Steps to Register & Book Online All Convention attendees must register. Registering as a delegate/alternate is a separate process. If registering groups of members from an affiliate with two or more, but less than 10, hotel rooms, PLEASE DO NOT USE THE ONLINE REGISTRATION. Please download and completely fill out the housing spreadsheet at afscme.org/convention and your completed form to CTSHousing@afscme.org. When booking more than 10 rooms, please contact CTS for Enterprise access. If you have any housing or registration questions, please contact Conference & Travel Services (CTS) at (202) or CTSHousing@afscme.org. HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION 1. REGISTER FOR My.AFSCME.org ACCOUNT You will need to login to My.AFSCME.org to register even if you do not need a hotel room. Login to your My.AFSCME.org account. If you already have a username and password for My.AFSCME.org, go to Step 2. If it s your first time using My.AFSCME.org, you will need to create an account using your member number. If you don t have your member number, call (855) AFSCME1 ( ) or memberservices@afscme.org. You will receive a confirmation once you have created your My.AFSCME.org account. 2. LOGIN TO My.AFSCME.org Once you have a username ( address) and password, login to My.AFSCME.org. Click on the 42nd International Convention link at the top right corner of the page. Everyone coming to Convention must confirm attendance. You will need to login to My.AFSCME.org to register even if you do not need a hotel room. Additionally, please sign-up for text messages to stay informed throughout the Convention. Please refer to the steps on the following pages to confirm your attendance. 30 HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 16, 2016

31 3. UPDATE PRIMARY INFORMATION Your member information will automatically fill the form. Please provide an address and phone number in order to complete your reservation. Make sure to scroll down and identify your member status (i.e., delegate, alternate, guest, etc.). Also fill in the dates you will be attending the Convention and click CONTINUE at the bottom of the page to continue the housing process. BROWSER NAVIGATION HINTS: DO NOT HIT THE BACK ARROW in your browser once you are in the reservation screen. If you want to change something, click on the Previous button, located at the bottom of the page or use the page links located at the top to navigate to a previous page. 4. HOTEL & REGISTRATION On the Hotel page, check option no hotel if you are attending the Convention and do not need a hotel room or if you are sharing a room with another member. If you need a hotel, select a room type. ROOM RATES AND ROOM TYPES ARE BASED ON AVAILABILITY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Once complete, click CONTINUE. If your arrival and departure dates are not accepted by the system, contact CTS at (202) or CTSHousing@ afscme.org. HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 16,

32 5. ROOMMATE INFORMATION On the Roommate Information page, enter the total number of roommates. Adding your roommate to your hotel room reservation will automatically register him/her for the Convention. Please make sure you provide the complete name and address for your roommate and the member number if he/she is a member. Enter the roommate information only once to prevent duplicate information. Note: No more than four people to a room. Click CONTINUE. HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION 6. SPECIAL NEEDS In order to accommodate any special needs request at your hotel please indicate under special needs, (see text box) on the HOTEL NEEDS page any request that you or your roommate(s) may have, to include refrigerator for medication, ADA room, hearing impaired, etc. Under Event special needs, there will be a check box where you can indicate any special needs at the CONVENTION CENTER. Special needs include, hearing impaired, scooter, braille, child care and Spanish interpretation. A follow-up communications will be sent to those making special requests for EVENT SPECIAL NEEDS. Click CONTINUE. 32 HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 16, 2016

33 7. PAYMENT On the Payment page, please indicate your payment method. Payments by council/local check or money order must be made payable to the hotel and sent to: AFSCME Conference & Travel Services: 1625 L Street, NW, Washington, DC (please note to whom the check will cover). If you do not know your check number when registering, please enter the default check number CONFIRM INFORMATION To determine the entire cost of your stay, please print the Confirm Information page prior to completing your reservation. This page will include the amount for a one-night stay (including tax) and will be listed on the verification screen. You can multiply this amount by the total number of nights on your reservation. Please note that the hotel reservation summary page you receive will only have the room rate plus tax for one night. You must click the PROCESS RESERVATION button to complete the reservation process. HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 16,

34 9. MODIFY OR CANCEL RESERVATION Once your reservation is complete, you can modify or cancel your reservation by clicking on CANCEL RESERVATION or MODIFY RESERVATION. The deadline for cancelling your reservation is 24 hours before your arrival. HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION 34 HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 16, 2016

35 Transportation From airline reservations to ground transportation, AFSCME has negotiated special rates to make getting to and around Las Vegas affordable. The following pages offer specifics on how to receive discounts on airline travel, airport shuttle service and rental car rates. AFSCME has negotiated special roundtrip (travel dates July 7-26) Convention fares with the following vendors: DELTA (800) * Meeting Code: NMMNU When booking online, go to delta.com and enter your information into the book a trip section. At the bottom of that section, click on advanced search. You will be directed to a new page where you can enter AFSCME s meeting code, NMMNU, in the box under meeting event code. UNITED (800) * Meeting Code: ZVST When booking online at united.com, go to the Product & Services tab at the bottom of the screen, then click on Travel for Groups & Meetings, click on United Meetings, click on Book meetings reservations and enter the meeting code. You will be automatically directed to the Flight Search screen where you can book your travel. If you book through a travel professional of United Meetings (800) , please give the following information: Agreement Code , Z Code ZVST. When tickets are purchased at least 30 days prior to travel, larger savings may be available. Please CTSHousing@afscme.org if you have questions or need more information. *Please be advised there is a $25 charge for phone reservations. AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE AFSCME has negotiated a special rate with SuperShuttle for airport shuttle service to and from the airport from your home, office or hotel. Enjoy a 10 percent discount when you book your shuttle service online using the codes AFSCM (remember to leave the E off). To receive your 10 percent discount, go to supershuttle.com and enter AFSCM into the Group/Discount Code line and follow the instructions on the screen to complete your reservation. The discount is valid in all U.S. airports served by SuperShuttle and ExecuCar. AIRPORT SHUTTLE INSTRUCTIONS McCarran Airport Shuttle, traveling from McCarran (LAS): Airport shuttles depart from McCarran every minutes for the Las Vegas Strip hotels, the Convention Center and downtown businesses and restaurants. Ticket Counter and loading zones for boarding Super Shuttle vans are at two locations: Terminal 1 Exit baggage claim at Door 11 (behind Starbucks). Terminal 2 Outside of baggage claim at Door 53. If you do not see a van, please call SuperShuttle s tollfree number (800) , and ask a reservation clerk to send a van to one of the terminal locations when available. SuperShuttle operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please note: Reservations are needed from McCarran International Airport if you require an accessible vehicle or special services. Book your airport shuttle now! Supershuttle.com or 800-BLUE VAN (800) HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 16,

36 TAXI CABS McCarran International Airport Taxis are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are available on the east side of baggage claim, outside door exits 1 4 at Terminal 1. At Terminal 3, taxis are conveniently located outside on Level Zero. There are 20 taxi loading positions on the west end of the building to serve domestic travelers. Quick exit lanes will allow traffic to leave the airport quickly and airport personnel are available to assist as needed. Some taxis will not accept credit card payments. Passengers using a credit card for payment will be charged a $3 fee over and above the meter charge. Customers should notify the attendant if they plan to use a credit card for payment. There is a $2 charge on all fares originating at the airport. The maximum number of passengers allowed in any taxi is five, including infants and children. All taxis should have a working meter to calculate the fare based on traffic conditions. Expect to spend $25 to $35 for a taxi to the Las Vegas Strip and area properties. HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION 36 HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 16, 2016

37 Rental Cars AVIS AFSCME has partnered with Avis to provide rental cars at a discounted rate. If you wish to reserve a car please contact Avis at (800) Please mention the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) #T You can also go to avis.com and use the same discount code. There is also a link at afscme.org/convention that will take you directly to the Avis web page. BUDGET AFSCME has partnered with Budget to provide rental cars at a discounted rate. The discount will range from 5 percent to 30 percent. If you wish to reserve a car contact Budget at (800) Please mention the Budget Customer Discount (BCD) #Y to maximize your discount with additional coupons or promotions. IMPORTANT RENTAL CAR INFORMATION All rates have unlimited mileage. Return to the same rental location or additional charges may apply. Discounted rates are available July 7-26, Rates do not include any state or local surcharges, tax, optional coverages or gas refueling charges. Renter must meet the Budget and Avis age, driver and credit requirements.! You can also go to budget.com and use the same discount code. There is also a link at afscme.org/ convention that will take you directly to the Budget web page. HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 16,

38 Las Vegas Transportation LAS VEGAS MONORAIL Las Vegas provides several transportation options for visitors. One is the Las Vegas Monorail, which travels the entire distance of the legendary Las Vegas Strip in minutes. You will experience world-class restaurants, shows, shopping and nightlife while enjoying a unique view of the city. The Monorail connects the Las Vegas Convention Center to seven stations including AFSCME s Convention hotels: Bally s/paris, Caesar s Palace and Westgate Las Vegas. The Monorail arrives every five to seven minutes during large conventions and takes a maximum of 11 minutes to reach the Convention Center from any part of the line. The Monorail operates Monday, 7 a.m. to midnight, Tuesday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 2 a.m., and Friday through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. Buy your discounted tickets at tickets.lvmonorail. com/afscme2016/. Redeem your etickets at the Monorail Customer Service booths or at any of the Monorail stations using your printed barcode, PIN code or mobile device. In minutes, Monorail riders can travel to and from the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Las Vegas Strip in a safe, clean and climate-controlled environment. Let the Monorail be your transportation solution. 3-Day Unlimited Ride Pass: $28 $24 4-Day Unlimited Ride Pass: $36 $29 5-Day Unlimited Ride Pass: $43 $34 7-Day Unlimited Ride Pass: $56 $44 The Las Vegas Monorail is offering AFSCME delegates and guests exclusive fare discounts! Use the Monorail to get to the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Las Vegas Strip without the hassles of traffic and without wasting time. HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION 38 HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 16, 2016

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40 DEUCE / SDX TRANSIT SERVICE The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) transit service provides bus routes along the Las Vegas Strip that connect with Downtown Las Vegas and McCarran International Airport. The Deuce on the Strip operates buses 24 hours a day and is scheduled approximately every 15 minutes from 7 a.m. 2 a.m. and every 20 minutes from 2 a.m. 7 a.m. The Deuce offers service between Fremont Street Experience, Bonneville Transit Center (BTC) and the Fashion Show Mall, up to Mandalay Bay and the Las Vegas Welcome Sign. In the overnight hours, the Deuce extends to the Las Vegas Premium Outlets- South and the South Strip Transfer Terminal (SSTT). may be purchased along the Las Vegas Strip and at the following RTC transit centers: the Bonneville Transit Center (BTC), South Strip Transfer Terminal (SSTT), Centennial Hills Transit Center Park & Ride and the Westcliff Transit Center Park & Ride (WTC). Fare for the Deuce and SDX can be purchased on-board only for two-hour and 24-hour passes. Sales at the BTC Customer Service booth are available from 7:15 a.m. 5:45 p.m., seven days a week, excluding holidays. Passes are also available from vendor locations throughout the valley. For specific locations visit rtcsnv.com or view the RTC s Transit Guide. For more information, visit the RTC website at rtcsnv.com. HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION The Strip & Downtown Express (SDX) offers service between the Las Vegas Premium Outlets-North and South locations, with stops in between including the South Strip Transfer Terminal (SSTT), Las Vegas Welcome Sign, Las Vegas Convention Center and Fremont Street. The SDX operates from 9 a.m. to midnight, with service approximately every 15 minutes. On days with major conventions at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the service starts at 7 a.m. Additionally, service to McCarran International Airport is available via the Westcliff Airport Express (WAX), Centennial Express (CX), Route Paradise and Route 109 Maryland Parkway. Schedules and more information for all RTC transit routes are available at rtcsnv.com or in the RTC s Transit Guide. Riders with questions can call RTC s Customer Service line at (702) 228-RIDE (7433). Fare for the Deuce and SDX is $6 for a two-hour Strip and All Access Pass, $8 for a 24-hour Strip and All Access Pass, and $20 for a three-day Strip and All Access Pass. For all residential routes, including the Westcliff Airport Express (WAX), the fare is $2 for a single ride, $3 for a two-hour pass and $5 for a 24-hour pass. All residential passes are valid on the Deuce and SDX with local Nevada ID. Transit passes 40 HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 16, 2016

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42 JOIN US for the DELEGATES RECEPTION! Sunday, July p.m. Paris Las Vegas Hotel 3655 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV Shuttle buses from Caesars and Westgate Hotels will be available to and from the reception. Details are available when you register in the Central Hall of Las Vegas Convention Center.

43 Agenda Highlights Saturday, July 16, 2016 Monday, July 18, 2016 Wednesday, July 20, 2016 Credentials Committee TBD 11 a.m. Registration Central Hall of Las Vegas Convention Center 1 p.m. 5 p.m. PEOPLE Booth opens Central Hall of Las Vegas Convention Center 12 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2016 Registration Central Hall of Las Vegas Convention Center 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Credentials Committee TBD 9 a.m. 5 p.m. First-Time Delegates and Alternates Briefing English & Spanish TBD 3:30 p.m. 5 p.m. Resolution Committee TBD Rules Committee TBD Sergeant-at-Arms Training TBD Delegates Reception Paris Las Vegas Hotel 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Registration Central Hall of Las Vegas Convention Center 7 a.m. 1 p.m. Opening General Session Central Hall of Las Vegas Convention Center 10 a.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: President Lee Saunders Committee Meetings Upon Recess of General Session Workshops 2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016 Registration Central Hall of Las Vegas Convention Center 7 a.m. 1 p.m. Workshops 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. General Session Central Hall of Las Vegas Convention Center 10 a.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Secretary-Treasurer Laura Reyes Nominating Caucuses Upon Recess of General Session Committee Meetings Upon Recess of General Session General Session Central Hall of Las Vegas Convention Center 10 a.m. GUEST SPEAKER: Rev. Dr. William Barber II President of the North Carolina NAACP Rally for Culinary Workers Trump Hotel Las Vegas Thursday, July 21, 2016 Elections Central Halls C1-C2 7 a.m. 10 a.m. Sector Caucuses 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. General Session Central Hall of Las Vegas Convention Center 10 a.m. PEOPLE T-Shirt Day AFSCME s Got Talent Central Hall of Las Vegas Convention Center Upon Recess of General Session Friday, July 22, 2016 Elections (In case of a run-off) Central Halls C1-C2 7 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Closing General Session Central Hall of Las Vegas Convention Center 10 a.m. AGT Winner(s) Performance EVENTS CHECK OUT: afscme.org/convention for changes, updates, workshop descriptions and more details. 43

44 PEOPLE & Other Events EVENTS PEOPLE BOOTH & KIOSK Our union leads the way in politics because the PEOPLE program gives us a powerful voice from coast to coast. Through PEOPLE, we raise money for labor walks, phone banks, issue ads and aspects of campaigns that support labor-friendly candidates. When you purchase merchandise from the PEOPLE booth, you are helping to fund our overall political effort. This year s PEOPLE booth will be stocked with an amazing assortment of AFSCME themed T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, polos and hats that will wow you! Every day will feature a Green Light Special specially discounted items available with the purchase of a regularly priced item. The booth opens for business Saturday, July 16, and will be open throughout the Convention week. Not a PEOPLE MVP, or want to step up your contribution to one of the Champion level tiers? Visit the PEOPLE Kiosk to sign up! Pick up PEOPLE literature and learn about the MVP Rewards program, too! PEOPLE T-SHIRT DAY Show your AFSCME pride and solidarity and support the goals of our political and legislative programs! Visit the PEOPLE Booth and purchase a limited edition T-shirt, with a custom logo celebrating AFSCME s 42nd International Convention in Las Vegas. Thursday, July 21, is PEOPLE T-shirt Day. AFSCME S GOT TALENT: THE KARAOKE & LIP SYNC COMPETITION Returning for its second International Convention, AFSCME s Got Talent adds a touch of Las Vegas showmanship to the competition. The PEOPLE fundraising event welcomes lip syncing acts in addition to karaoke, so pack your boa, channel your inner Beyonce or Elvis and give it all you ve got to help raise money for our AFSCME PEOPLE fund. Pick out a tune, put on your dancing shoes and start raising money using the Pledge Form on page 23 of this booklet to ensure a place in the finals. The top five contestants who raise the most PEOPLE dollars by close of the AGT stage on Wednesday, July 20, will compete for the grand prize on Thursday after the Convention recesses in the Convention Hall. Audience members will vote for their favorite performance with PEOPLE dollars. The grand prize winner will receive a two-night stay at a Hyatt or Hilton hotel in any city in the 48 contiguous states. (Hotel stay is subject to availability, blackout dates and other restrictions imposed by the hotel). Contributions will be accepted from delegates, alternates and eligible staff only. All proceeds benefit AFSCME PEOPLE. The grand prize winner will be announced prior to the Convention closing. FIRST-TIME DELEGATES & ALTERNATES BRIEFING (Spanish briefing available) Is this your first AFSCME Convention? Join other firsttime delegates and alternates for a briefing that prepares you for daily participation at the Convention. The briefing will cover how the Convention works and how to fully take part. The briefing will occur on Sunday, July 17, time to be determined. WORKSHOPS The Convention workshops are your chance to exchange ideas and gather best practices from other AFSCME sisters and brothers. Workshops will take place on Monday at 2:30 p.m. and again on Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. Look for the workshop registration kiosks in the Convention registration area. SECTOR CAUCUSES (Job specific meet ups) Would you like to meet with other AFSCME members who do work similar to yours? The sector caucuses are a great opportunity to connect with other AFSCME members, discuss common challenges in the workplace and strategize together. You will learn about resources available from the International Union and ways to stay in touch between conventions. A list of caucuses will be available at afscme.org/convention and in the AFSCME Daily at Convention. Sector Caucuses are scheduled for Thursday, July 21, 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. in the Las Vegas Convention Center. 44 Contributions or gifts to AFSCME PEOPLE are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. All contributions to AFSCME PEOPLE are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. Contributions are not a condition of membership or employment and refusal to contribute is free of reprisal. In accordance with federal law, AFSCME PEOPLE accepts contributions only from AFSCME members, executive and administrative personnel, and their families. Contributions from other persons will be returned.

45 AFSCME s Got Talent For complete terms and conditions visit afscme.org/convention Here s How It Works: Download as many pledge forms as you need at afscme.org/ convention and start fundraising among your fellow union members prior to arriving at Convention. Contestants will be scheduled throughout each day to perform on the AGT mini-stage. No more than four contestants per act. Performers raise money through pledge forms and from the AGT stage audience. Five finalists will be selected after the AGT stage closes on Wednesday, July 20, based on the amount of money raised during the week. Convention delegates will vote for their favorite act by contributing PEOPLE dollars to the performer of their choice during the finals on Thursday after the Convention recesses. Accountants will tally the money at the conclusion of the finals. Grand prize will be awarded to the act that raises the most money from the audience during the finals. All proceeds benefit AFSCME PEOPLE. Karaoke singers may choose from a playlist of available songs, and lip syncers may provide their song on a compatible device. Contestants are also encouraged to use costumes to enhance their acts. The Finals: The Contestants: The Audience: The Winner: Thursday, July 21 in the Convention Hall Top five acts raising the most contributions by Wednesday, July 20 Participating delegates and alternates The act selected by the audience based on most money raised Thursday, July 21, 2016 Convention Hall 2016 THE KARAOKE & LIP SYNC COMPETITION EVENTS Raise money for AFSCME PEOPLE Competition will begin upon the conclusion of Convention business SPECTACULAR PRIZE! Contributions or gifts to AFSCME PEOPLE are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. All contributions to AFSCME PEOPLE are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. Contributions are not a condition of membership or employment and refusal to contribute is free of reprisal. In accordance with federal law, AFSCME PEOPLE accepts contributions only from AFSCME members, executive and administrative personnel, and their families. Contributions from other persons will be returned. afscme.org/convention 45

46 AFSCME Convention Online Need the link to online housing? Want to know who is speaking? afscme.org/convention EVENTS See page 30 for more details. However, Credential forms cannot be accessed online. Contact Member and Affiliate Services at (202) for more information on Credential forms. 46

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