K-12 Schools
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An Illinois cafeteria worker nourishes kids’ bodies and hearts
Our latest Never Quit Winner, Daisy Powell, is an Illinois cafeteria worker beloved by her students and her co-workers. Read More
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School custodians defeat privatization plan, save union jobs in MA community
DRACUT, Mass. – A plan to privatize custodial services in a Massachusetts school system was unanimously rejected after members of AFSCME Local 1404 (Council 93) launched a sustained, coordinated campaign in opposition. Their success saved up to 22 AFSCME members’ jobs and educated the Dracut community about the pitfalls of turning the work of dedicated public servants over to a private for-profit company. “We… Read More
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In Maryland, AFSCME members hold employer accountable for stolen wages
Members of AFSCME Local 1899 (Council 3) who work for Howard County Schools in Maryland held their employer accountable for stolen wages. Read More
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AFSCME members who keep our classrooms safe go back to school
Two AFSCME public safety members go back to school. 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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Hero school bus driver saves students from burning bus
Ohio school bus driver wins his community’s gratitude for saving students from a burning bus. Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders: Children and workers will suffer the cost of Linda McMahon’s plans to cut education
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in opposition to Linda McMahon’s confirmation to lead the U.S. Department of Education: “Billionaires led by Elon Musk are hellbent on dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, and wrestling mogul Linda McMahon is ready and willing to do their bidding. She has no reservations about… Read More
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In Danvers, Mass., instructional assistants win a fair contract after a campaign for dignity
School instructional assistants in Danvers, Massachusetts, stuck together to win a contract with significant pay increases. Read More
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HGEA members win substantial hazard pay from the Hawaii Education Department
Hawaii’s K-12 education workers win hazard pay for COVID-19 work. Read More
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Lawmakers seek congressional support for paraprofessionals and other school staff
A new congressional measure would recognize the critical role paraprofessionals and support staff play in our schools. Read More
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K-12 Schools
AFSCME members work in public schools throughout our nation helping children realize their full potential. We provide services critical to an effective and healthy learning environment – assisting in the classroom, feeding and transporting students, and providing clerical, custodial, maintenance, and other support to teachers, administrators, students and families. Resources Resolutions Read More
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