State takeover of the Milwaukee child welfare system, turning all work over to private companies, has fallen heavily on this Local. Details. Meanwhile, the Department on Aging's attempt to privatize the Family Care program has prompted AFSCME and the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors to fight to keep Milwaukee County in the lead program role.
In Memoriam: Cecile-Marie Purdy.
President: Beth M. Werve, 687-7165 (cell), 278-5186 (work)
Vice President: Chris Hallen, 257-5723 (work)
Secretary: Genny McClintock, 257-5728 (work)
Chief Steward: Pat Rogers, 289-6098 (work)
Treasurer: Steve Ballard, 289-6308 (work)
Executive Board Members: Mary Aggarwal, 289-6732 (work); Enaida Alvarado, 289-6566 (work); Roxanne Beson, who also serves as Steward-Children's Court Center, 257-6742 (work); Lynette Clark, 257-7457 (work); Charlotte Hutchins, who also serves as Steward-Dept. on Aging, 289-5782 (work); and Ernie Winters 289-5903 (work)
Steward-DHHS: Marcos Aleman, 289-6530 (work)
Steward-BHD: Pam Budzynski, 257-7665 (work)
Steward-BHD: Kathy Krill, 257-4880 (work)
Steward-BHD: Mark Erickson, 257-7721 (work)
Steward-DA's Office/Victim Witness Program: Kirsten Sobieski
Local 645 Web site: www.afscmelocal645.wetpaint.com
District Council 48 staff representative: John English, (414) 344-6868.