Higher Education
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Judge sides with AFSCME workers to protect Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
A federal judge has sided with AFSCME workers and others to protect the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program from political interference. Read More
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AFSCME members rally against largest layoffs in recent years at 2 universities
AFSCME Council 3 members rallied against proposed layoffs at two Maryland universities. Read More
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Victory! Administrative and clerical state workers in Nevada win union
Union power grows in Nevada as state administrative and clerical employees win a big vote and get ready to bargain their first contract. Read More
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AFSCME members call off historic strike at University of California system after winning last-minute deal
A dramatic, last-minute deal avoided a strike by AFSCME Local 3299 members and provides better wages and health care for workers in the University of California system. Read More
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AFSCME members prepare for historic open-ended strike against University of California system
Some 42,000 workers are poised to strike at midnight unless a deal reached with the University of California system. Read More
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Illinois State workers win a new contract, end 4-week strike
Forming a union through AFSCME Ohio Council 8 would help them better serve their patients, say primary care providers employed by Cleveland’s MetroHealth network. Read More
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Facing stalled negotiations, striking Illinois State University workers rally
CHICAGO – Nine days into their strike for fair pay, Illinois State University workers are being stonewalled by university administrators, who have rejected a fresh compromise put forth by the workers’ union, AFSCME Local 1110 (Council 31). In response, the… Read More
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In Ohio, a big-hearted school bus driver brightens the lives of everyone around her
Ohio school bus driver Nerissa Marcum is our latest Never Quit Service Award winner. Read More
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Health care and social workers are professionals, period. Tell the Department of Education.
A new Department of Education rule threatens the higher education pathway for health care professionals. Read More
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Workers at one Illinois university win ‘life-changing’ contract
This is how some AFSCME members in Illinois secured a “life-changing” contract. Read More
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In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF
AFSCME is suing to prevent the administration from unlawfully altering the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Read More
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Duke University workers hold the line and win
Solidarity is key to Duke University workers getting a fair contract. Read More
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Educators to Congress: No cuts to Medicaid
Two AFSCME special ed professionals urge the Senate to reject the cruel budget bill. 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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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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Life-saving medical research will suffer from the administration’s rash cuts
The new administration is gutting federal health programs, and that will hurt higher ed. Read More
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Strike averted in Oregon as postdocs agree to tentative agreement
AFSCME-represented postdoctoral researchers at an Oregon school have reason to smile. 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 president joins OHSU workers in contract fight, celebrates organizing win
AFSCME President Lee Saunders visited AFSCME members at an Oregon university to inspire and celebrate with them. Read More
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Higher Education
Institutions of higher education achieve their missions because of the talented work of AFSCME members. We keep buildings and grounds clean and safe; prepare and serve good food to hungry students; work in classrooms; provide financial, technical and administrative services; and make our colleges, universities and technical schools great places to live and learn. Resources… Read More
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