Never Quit
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For a veteran Hollywood cameraman, a second career serving his city
A veteran Hollywood cameraman brings his talents to city he loves. 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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Philadelphia librarian creates a safe space for federal workers facing attacks
Julie Zaebst, a librarian at the Free Library of Philadelphia, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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The jack-of-all-trades of Miles City, Montana
Our latest Never Quit winner, Jase Kinsey from Miles City, Montana, is a jack-of-all trades. Read More
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To her students, this paraprofessional is their ‘safe place’
Meet the latest winner of the AFSCME Never Quit Service Award — Ohio paraprofessional Gail Detty. 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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Never Quit winner is Michigan cemetery sexton who wears two very different hats
Paige Yoho is a cemetery sexton in Michigan and the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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An elections dynamo serves voters with patience and poise
Our latest Never Quit winner, Texas’ Cindy Ramirez, is an asset to Travis County voters. Read More
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Love of public health motivates Nebraska Never Quit award winner
Amy Peters, a scientist and a member of the Nebraska Association of Public Employees (AFSCME Local 61), is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Never Quit winner is passionate about protecting Puerto Rico’s environment
ngel Dieppa, an oceanographer in Puerto Rico who is a member of AFSCME Council 95, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Baltimore school bus attendant is inspired by the students who trust her
Melea Anderson, a Baltimore County school bus attendant and member of AFSCME Council 3, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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New York state corrections superintendent is latest Never Quit winner
Ronald Walsh, a corrections superintendent in Schenectady County, N.Y., and member of AFSCME Council 82, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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For Never Quit winner, patching a pothole is a labor of love
Kenton Perry, a crew chief for pothole patching in Oklahoma City and a member of AFSCME Local 2406, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Nebraska Never Quit winner helps protect her community’s history
Diane Laffin, an architectural historian for the Nebraska State Historical Society and an AFSCME member, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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His job can be a little scary, but this Texan cave specialist never quits
Colin Strickland, a cave specialist for the City of Austin, Texas, and a member of AFSCME Local 1624, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Never Quit winner is Rhode Island public service worker who likes to empower others
Rhode Island member Stacy Smith is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Golden Gate Bridge painters are winners of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award
Joe De Gier and Javier Chavez, who work at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and are members of AFSCME Council 57, received our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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New York City lifeguard is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award
Rosa Peña, a New York City lifeguard and member of AFSCME District Council 37, is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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A Rochester social worker tackles many crises, with one goal: To help people
Never Quit winner Danielle Ashton helps people in crisis in Rochester. Read More
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Cincinnati 311 operator is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award
Shaundale Green Jr., a 311 operator for the City of Cincinnati and member of AFSCME Ohio Council 8, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. 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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Oregon mental health specialist is Never Quit Service Award winner
Amy Simpson, a mental health specialist in Oregon and member of AFSCME Council 75, 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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At a small Connecticut library, Never Quit winner Carrie Bryant creates connections among strangers
Never Quit winner Carrie Bryant makes a Connecticut library shine. Read More
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Never Quit winner offers help with social services, but also a judgment-free zone
In Polk County, Minnesota, people who request social services are often glad to meet Jason Omdahl. 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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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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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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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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Never Quit Award winner teaches inmates to develop a green thumb
Amy Coonce is a horticulture instructor at the minimum-security Robinson Correctional Center in Robinson, Illinois. Read More
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