AFSCME Blog Archive
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Retiree says budget bill plays with people’s lives by gutting lifesaving programs
The cruel budget bill shouldn’t become law, AFSCME retiree tells Congress. Read More
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Judge blocks administration’s efforts to bust federal employee unions
A federal judge says no to the administration’s attempt to bust federal unions. Read More
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A new law enforcement union rises in the Land of Enchantment
Taos, New Mexico, police formed a union to get paid what they are worth. Read More
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Never Quit winner helps make Saratoga Springs, N.Y., look beautiful
Rob Wheelock, a public works supervisor for the city of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Alaska member makes long journey to tell lawmakers to protect lifesaving services
An Alaska member made a 4,000-mile journey to tell lawmakers face-to-face to protect the services that working families rely on. Read More
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It’s getting hotter. Workers need protection from the heat.
Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride calls for robust state and workplace heat standard regulations to protect workers and save lives. Read More
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AFSCME President Saunders to UK union: anti-worker attacks could happen to you
Marcus Rose, UNISON Read More
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Don’t mess with AFSCME Texas Corrections: Winning through political action, organizing
Members of AFSCME Texas Corrections Employees Council 907 made lots of progress in the Texas Legislature this year. Read More
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AFSCME lab tech fights to save Medicaid for his patients — and his brother
CSEA lab tech makes the case for why Congress should leave Medicaid alone. Read More
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The White House doesn’t care about working people. This nomination proves it.
Jonathan Berry should not become the Labor Department’s solicitor Read More
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Michigan nurses to Congress: Medicaid cuts will hurt all Americans
Michigan nurses explained to Congress that cutting Medicaid will hurt everyone, not just Medicaid patients. Read More
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Nevada workers win their fight for their contract, but the victory is bittersweet
Members of AFSCME Local 4041 in Nevada mobilized in support of a bill that funds collective bargaining agreements thru 2027. But their victory was bittersweet. Read More
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