AFSCME Blog Archive
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AFSCME members won’t stand by as Congress cuts Medicaid and food assistance
As Congress takes steps to cut Medicaid and other life-saving programs, AFSCME members are fighting back. Read More
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WTC health program firings devastate care for 9/11 first responders
The administration’s misguided cuts are jeopardizing health care for 9/11 responders and survivors. Read More
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Judge blocks White House’s illegal reorganization of the federal government
A federal judge has put a temporary stop to this administration’s unlawful overhaul of federal government. Read More
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‘Nice lady’ brings smiles to residents and co-workers at veterans home
Kris Weidert, a physical therapist assistant at the Luverne Veterans Home in Minnesota, is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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A Mother’s Day call to action
Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride pays tribute to her late mother and reflects on the impact of Medicaid. Read More
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Federal court stops closure of agencies that help workers negotiate contracts and fund libraries and museums
A federal court ruled two agencies that workers rely on must stay open. Read More
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Salt Lake City Public Library workers form a union through AFSCME
Workers at Salt Lake City Public Library form a union through AFSCME. Read More
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AFSCME health care experts deliver one message to Congress: No Medicaid cuts
AFSCME health care members tell Congress to protect Medicaid from deep cuts. Read More
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Want to be safe at work? That’s about to get a lot harder
The federal agency that makes sure you don’t die on the job is in danger of getting killed off. Read More
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AFSCME retiree tells Congress to leave Social Security alone. ‘Have some compassion for seniors.’
AFSCME retiree tells Congress to leave Social Security alone. Read More
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During National Nurses Week, let’s get organized to stand with these health care heroes
On National Nurses Week, let’s demand that our government put public health before billionaire wealth. Read More
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