Education
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New contract for AFSCME members who keep Illinois med school running
Members of AFSCME Local 370 who keep the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine running won higher wages and a first-ever paid parental leave program in their recent contract. Read More
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AFSCME child care provider warns of bad policies favoring billionaires over families
CSEA/AFSCME Local 1000 member Armett Newman joined a Families Over Billionaires event in Washington to say: It’s time we put working families first. Read More
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AFSCME members speak out in court case to protect child care affordability
After the Trump administration froze child care funding to five states for political reasons, child care providers who are AFSCME members are fighting back. Read More
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The Latest Assault on Working Parents
Earlier this month, the Trump administration announced it was freezing over $10 billion in critical federal funding set aside to help families afford child care and the rising cost of living. Read More
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Workers at another Maryland library system gain a voice at work through Council 3
Congratulations to workers at the Frederick County Public Library System for forming a union through AFSCME Maryland Council 3. Read More
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AFSCME supports Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act
We support a bill that would make it easier for public safety officers to find child care. 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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Shutting down Education Department is a ‘hit job’ on everyday Americans
Closing the Education Department is a “hit job” on Americans. Read More
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Frightened for her students, a Head Start teacher warns of disastrous budget cuts
A Minnesota Head Start teacher warns of reckless budget cuts. Read More
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United Domestic Workers launches groundbreaking family child care apprenticeship program
UDW announces a new apprenticeship program. Read More
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AFSCME member joins Care Can’t Wait Bus Tour and pushes for paid family leave
Latonta Godboldt, an AFSCME member and child care provider in Philadelphia, joined the Care Can’t Wait Bus Tour this week. Read More
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