NEVADA DAY PARADE 10/27/2018
Waiting for the parade to start
NORTHERN NV AFSCME END OF SUMMER PICNIC
Sierra Range, Washoe and The Retirees Chapters will be hosting an end of summer BBQ. Click on the link below for details. 2018_afscme_summer_barbecue.pdf
WE HAVE MOVED!
AFSCME Nevada Retirees Chapter 4041 has moved! Our new office is located at 625 Fairview, Unit 110, Carson City, NV 89701 (corner of Roop and Fairview). Our phone number and P.O. Box will remain the same as well as our email address. Come to the next meeting and chec...
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