Let me introduce myself....Sonia Ruiz
Welcome to this blog! I created it for the purpose of introducing myself and letting you know why I am running for the position of Southern Vice President for the AFSCME Local 2620 Election. If elected I will also use this blog, email blasts, and face to face interactions to inform the membership of UNION Matters because UNIONS Matter. I have worked for the state for approximately 19 years and have served as a union steward for the past4 years. I am running for the position of Southern VP because it is one of the executive board positions that guarantees a seat at the negotiation table. We are about to negotiate a new contract and it will be very important to ensure our voices are heard so we can improve wages, benefits, and work conditions for all our members. And most important, I want your feedback about what's important so that I can bring it to the table. Moreover, I firmly believe ALL departments and ALL classifications/disciplines deserve increased wages and improved benef