AFSCME Blog Archive
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In Pierce County, WA, WFSE staff win fight to work longer to better serve the community
AFSCME members at a county prosecutor’s office in Washington state negotiated more working hour in their new contract. Read More
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AFSCME to U.S. Senate: Confirm Julie Su as labor secretary
AFSCME is asking the U.S. Senate to confirm Julie Su as the next labor secretarry. Read More
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Washington state probation counselor makes a difference in girls’ lives
Melanie Kaegi’s work is guided by a simple fact: It takes one caring adult to make a difference in a youth’s world Read More
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Oakland Museum of California workers announce plans to unionize
Some 90 workers at an Oakland, California, museum are unionizing. Read More
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HGEA members win substantial hazard pay from the Hawaii Education Department
Hawaii’s K-12 education workers win hazard pay for COVID-19 work. Read More
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Workers at Howard County Library System win union election
Workers at a Maryland public library system are now AFSCME members. Read More
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AFSCME members block state of Nevada from unilaterally changing their work schedules
Members of Local 4041 in Nevada celebrate a grievance win. Read More
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To fill vacancies in state government, Alaska should reinstate pensions
AFSCME members strongly support an Alaska bill that would reinstate pensions for state workers. Read More
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AFSCME retiree blasts fiscal commission bill as a backdoor way to gut Social Security, Medicare
An AFSCME retiree from Iowa spoke out on Capitol Hill against establishing a fiscal commission. Read More
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Lovin’ union life of Valentine’s Day
Savor the sweetness of solidarity on Valentine’s Day. Read More
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In Alaska, a nurse’s aide eases elders’ paths
Alaska’s Crystal Basnaw is a source of “limitless” kindness at the Fairbanks Pioneer Home. Read More
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Lawmakers seek congressional support for paraprofessionals and other school staff
A new congressional measure would recognize the critical role paraprofessionals and support staff play in our schools. Read More
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