Monthly Archives: September 2014

AFSCME’s Plan to Address Local 191 Members Institutional Safety Concerns

  Hello All, I realize everyone in this email has some base level knowledge and interest in what is currently occurring at OYA facilities and its possible future impact on the safety of our membership. As a result, I wanted to cue everyone in on our plan to address agency concerns moving forward, which was discussed at our recent meeting …

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Youth Violence On The Rise In Our Youth Correctional Facilities

Subject: Facility safety issues   Well, again, another assault/riot situation at an OYA facility over the weekend. This time at EOYCF. Youth and facility staff safety continues to be a concern particularly following the administrations Legislative E Board presentation. This in turn places our members at risk of harm.  The local (191) has raised several concerns and feel OYA cabinet cant …

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