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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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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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Ending federal help for libraries and museums is a bad move. A court stopped the administration from doing that
AFSCME hails a federal judge’s ruling to temporarily stop the Trump administration from dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Read More
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Connecticut members tell Congress: ‘No public service cuts to pay for billionaire tax breaks’
AFSCME President Lee Saunders participated in a town hall in Connecticut to sound the alarm about cuts to public services. Read More
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100 days: Over 100 attacks on workers
In its first 100 days, the Trump presidency has unleashed a wave of attacks on workers and unions. Read More
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Maryland members oppose public service cuts to pay for billionaire tax cuts
The importance of leaving public services alone was the topic at a Maryland town hall on Monday. Read More
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AFSCME in Action: Hundreds mobilize to stop public service cuts
Grassroots AFSCME GO events were held nationwide to sound the alarm on public service cuts. Read More
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AFSCME members, Nevada politicians rally for public services
Invest in, don’t cut, public services. That was the rallying cry heard in Nevada’s capital city this week. Read More
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Reckless budget cuts would put many people in Connecticut in the poor house
Connecticut residents would suffer mightily if SNAP, Medicaid are cut. Read More
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AFSCME members in Arizona demand end to public service cuts
AFSCME members made their voices heard in Phoenix as they opposed budget cuts to pay for billionaire tax cuts. Read More
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The White House’s prescription drug executive order: a win for Big Pharma, not for you
The White House’s executive order on drug pricing is good for Big Pharma but not for working families. Read More
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Not on Medicaid? Guess what? Cuts will still hurt you
Even if you’re not on Medicaid, cuts to this vital program will affect you. Read More
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Standing up to protect Social Security from billionaires
An AFSCME retiree in Ohio joined the fight to protect Social Security as part of our union’s GO campaign. Read More
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We must fight to stop Project 2025 in its tracks
When Project 2025 was revealed last summer, it read like a to-do list of ways to harm working families. The roughly 900-page document is a blueprint for a radical attack on working families and public services. Project 2025 presented a nightmare vision of America that robbed workers of power while emboldening anti-worker extremists and… Read More
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Why the attacks on the NLRB attack should alarm you
A business group’s attack on the NLRB should worry us all. Read More
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AFSCME GO: Three Ways to Take Action
Our Get Organized campaign — or AFSCME GO — is about protecting our jobs, our communities, and our rights. We need you in this fight. Here are three ways you can take action. Read More
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AFSCME members raise their voices on Capitol Hill against cruel budget cuts
On Capitol Hill, United Domestic Workers members spoke out to protect Medicaid and the public services we all depend on. Read More
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AFSCME members are standing up against cuts to life-saving research and education
Amanda Dykema, an AFSCME member who works for the University of Maryland, spoke up against the new administration’s massive cuts to life-saving research. Read More
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How Labor Department cuts will affect you
A new report zeroes in on how cuts at the Labor Department could hurt workers and their families. Read More
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Workers need the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act — especially now
Public service workers are under assault and need their elected representatives in Washington to step up and protect them. The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act would do just that. AFSCME President Lee Saunders on Tuesday praised pro-worker lawmakers for reintroducing the important bill, which would set a minimum nationwide standard of collective bargaining rights… Read More
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Library workers always stand up for us. Let’s stand up for them.
On National Library Workers Day, we honor and pledge to fight for these dedicated professionals. Read More
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AFSCME fights White House decision to gut Institute of Museum and Library Services
We are going to court to protect a federal agency that helps libraries nationwide. Read More
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AFSCME and allies sue over White House move to bust federal unions
We’re suing to stop the White House from busting federal employee unions. Read More
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Layoffs and grant cuts at HHS threaten the health of our communities
Layoffs and federal grant cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services is hurting public health programs in states, localities. Read More
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Fighting for Minnesota college students, fighting for public higher ed
AFSCME members are fighting for the future of Minnesota’s public colleges and universities. Read More
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Fight hard to save Social Security, AFSCME retiree tells Congress
Wisconsin retiree Sue Conard told Congress a safe and secure Social Security system is vital for retirement security. Read More
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Fight for a living wage unites public library workers in Newark, New Jersey
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