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A life of service that began when her grandma moved in
When Erica Edicha was in middle school, her mom made an announcement. Edicha’s grandmother had dementia, and she was moving in with them. “We didn’t know much about the state my grandmother was in, but my mother said, ‘She’s coming to live with us, and you better treat her right, or we’re going to have… Read More
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Bilingual nurse in Illinois is latest winner of Never Quit Service Award
Noemi Golden, a registered nurse for the Madison County (Ill.) Health Department and member of AFSCME Local 799 (Council 31), is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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AFSCME members win fight to repeal Utah law taking away union rights
Thanks to the AFSCME members, anti-worker lawmakers in Utah were forced to repeal an anti-union bill targeting public service workers. Read More
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When a stranger needed help, this California nurse sprang into action
Zachary Pritchett, a California nurse and a member of UNAC/UHCP, is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. 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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San Diego grounds maintenance worker enjoys building a winning team
Rodney Major, a grounds maintenance worker for the City of San Diego, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Philadelphia rally energizes union volunteers for massive Pennsylvania GOTV effort
President Saunders, other union leaders fired up union volunteers at a Philadelphia rally to get out the vote for the Harris-Walz ticket across Pennsylvania. Read More
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As president, Kamala Harris would expand Medicare to cover home care services
Vice President Kamala Harris outlined a new plan on “The View” that would expand Medicare to cover home care services for the elderly. Read More
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Registered nurses in Flint, Michigan, are fighting for a fair contract and are ready to strike
After more than eight months of negotiations, registered nurses at McLaren-Flint Hospital in Michigan are ready to strike. Read More
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We mourn the passing of William Lucy, AFSCME secretary-treasurer emeritus, and a revered labor, human rights and civil rights leader
AFSCME mourns the passing of Bill Lucy, who served as secretary-treasurer of our union for nearly four decades. Read More
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At the debate, Harris reminded us why she’s by far the best candidate for president
At the debate with Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris reminded us why she would be the better president for working families. Read More
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Connecticut social worker is ‘the epitome of perseverance’
Brittney Kilfeather, a social worker for the state of Connecticut, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Never Quit winners are Rochester, N.Y., school employees who saved a student’s life
Jushawn Rucker and David DiPasquale, members of AFSCME Local 2419 (New York Council 66), are the latest winners of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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AFSCME members join federal roundtable discussion on Head Start program
Two AFSCME Head Start members took part in a roundtable with the leaders of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Read More
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Massachusetts custodians mobilize to defeat privatization effort
Custodians in Duxbury, Massachusetts, and Council 93 defeated a privatization effort that threatened their jobs and the quality of services they provide. Read More
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In a changing medical workplace, Salem Hospital physicians form union through AFSCME
We welcome 145 attending physicians at Salem Hospital in Massachusetts to the AFSCME family. Read More
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Off-duty Florida paramedics win Never Quit awards for rescuing tornado victims
AFSCME Florida members Heath Schmidt and Paul Tucker, who are both critical care paramedics, are the latest winners of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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On a visit to Capitol Hill, AFSCME members from Hawaii push our union’s priorities
Hawaii members traveled to Washington for a study trip and visit their members of Congress to discuss concerns. Read More
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Helping some of Hawaii’s most vulnerable, Never Quit winner embodies can-do spirit
Mary Akimo-Lu’uwai, who works for the Hawaii Department of Health, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. 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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