Brothers and Sisters,

Our fight for a fair budget is well underway. But we can't let up.

I wanted to let you know that, even as members like you are working hard on the ground--reaching out to your legislators by phone and e-mail--Council 31 has taken to the air.

We're on both broadcast and cable TV in Springfield--where the lawmakers are--with our first ad. We have two radio spots running in rotation. And there's more to come.

Every bit of it is meant to drive home our message to lawmakers: Our jobs and the public services we provide are critically important. Our communities count on us every day. And right now, we're counting on legislators to do what's right--raise the new revenue needed to prevent harmful cuts and layoffs.

At the end of this note, you'll find links to see and hear the ads for yourself. When you're finished, take a minute to make sure your co-workers are all signed up for this e-mail list by clicking Tell A Friend below. And as always, remember to visit the AFSCME Council 31 Web site for the latest news.

"No One Is Here To Take Your Call" (TV - YouTube link)
"Recession" (radio - mp3)
"Emergency Responders" (radio - mp3)

Finally, be sure to stay involved with the grassroots program being implemented by your local union.

In solidarity,

Henry Bayer
Executive DirectorAFSCME Council 31
http://www.afscme31.org