Issues / Legislation
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The White House doesn’t care about working people. This nomination proves it.
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‘Save Public Services’ week of action brings out the fight in the Green Machine
Across the country, AFSCME members turned out in full force this week to protect public services. Read More
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Nearly 900 elected officials oppose public service cuts to pay for billionaire tax cuts
Nearly 900 state and local elected officials pen letter to Senate, warning of harmful cuts. Read More
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People shouldn’t be made to suffer so billionaires can buy more yachts, AFSCME member says
A Wisconsin member joined a “teach-in” to urge the Senate to reject the big, terrible budget bill. 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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America’s mental health crisis would worsen if the budget bill becomes law
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More White House gaslighting about Project 2025. We won’t be fooled.
In just a few months, the Trump administration has implemented more than 40% of the goals of Project 2025, according to this Project 2025 tracker. But Russell Vought, the White House’s point man on Project 2025, wants you to disbelieve what you see. To hear the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)… Read More
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Fear and worry in New Mexico over cuts to food assistance
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Uncle Sam may garnish your Social Security if you have unpaid student debt
If you are a retiree with unpaid student loans, the government may garnish your Social Security check. Read More
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Zabdiel Martinez: I help families get food support, and Congress’ budget will hurt them.
The fight against a cruel budget bill moves to the Senate. Read More
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In a win for billionaires, the House passed a budget that hurts working families
Billionaires win with House-passed budget. Read More
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Support grows in Congress to undo union-busting executive order
A bill that would protect the collective bargaining rights of federal workers is gaining bipartisan support in Congress. Read More
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AFSCME members won’t stand by as Congress cuts Medicaid and food assistance
As Congress takes steps to cut Medicaid and other life-saving programs, AFSCME members are fighting back. Read More
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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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Federal court stops closure of agencies that help workers negotiate contracts and fund libraries and museums
A federal court ruled two agencies that workers rely on must stay open. 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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AFSCME members to Congress: Veterans deserve respect, not service cuts
Veterans will suffer if Congress goes through with dangerous budget cuts. 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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AFSCME’s fight to protect our Social Security data from Elon Musk posts another win
A court handed us a significant win in our fight to keep Social Security records private. Read More
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