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For IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

AFSCME Takes Largest AFL-CIO Delegation to the Democratic National Convention

Union Sets Plans for Its Biggest Mobilization Program Ever

Washington, DC — The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) is taking the largest delegation in the AFL-CIO to the Democratic National Convention in Denver next week. More than 150 AFSCME members from across the country will serve as delegates, alternates and committee members.

AFSCME, widely regarded as America’s most politically active and powerful labor union, will host daily caucuses and events for its members that include governors, members of Congress and other special guests. The AFSCME caucus meetings will be held daily beginning Sunday, August 24, through Thursday, August 28.

AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee chairs the AFL-CIO’s Political Committee.

All caucuses will take place at the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Convention Center:

Sunday, August 24 Centennial ABC 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Monday, August 25 Centennial ABC 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 26 Capitol 2-4 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 27 Capitol 2-4 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 28 Centennial ABC 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee is available for press interviews. Interviews may be arranged by calling Gregory King at 202-957-1383 or AFSCME’s Public Affairs Office at 202-429-1145.

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American Federation of State, County
and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO
1625 L Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036-5687
Telephone (202) 429-1145
Fax (202) 429-1120

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