Issues / Legislation
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The White House’s prescription drug executive order: a win for Big Pharma, not for you
The White House’s executive order on drug pricing is good for Big Pharma but not for working families. Read More
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Not on Medicaid? Guess what? Cuts will still hurt you
Even if you’re not on Medicaid, cuts to this vital program will affect you. Read More
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Standing up to protect Social Security from billionaires
An AFSCME retiree in Ohio joined the fight to protect Social Security as part of our union’s GO campaign. Read More
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Why the attacks on the NLRB attack should alarm you
A business group’s attack on the NLRB should worry us all. Read More
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AFSCME members raise their voices on Capitol Hill against cruel budget cuts
On Capitol Hill, United Domestic Workers members spoke out to protect Medicaid and the public services we all depend on. Read More
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AFSCME members are standing up against cuts to life-saving research and education
Amanda Dykema, an AFSCME member who works for the University of Maryland, spoke up against the new administration’s massive cuts to life-saving research. Read More
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How Labor Department cuts will affect you
A new report zeroes in on how cuts at the Labor Department could hurt workers and their families. Read More
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Workers need the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act — especially now
Public service workers are under assault and need their elected representatives in Washington to step up and protect them. The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act would do just that. AFSCME President Lee Saunders on Tuesday praised pro-worker lawmakers for reintroducing the important bill, which would set a minimum nationwide standard of collective bargaining rights… Read More
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Library workers always stand up for us. Let’s stand up for them.
On National Library Workers Day, we honor and pledge to fight for these dedicated professionals. Read More
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AFSCME fights White House decision to gut Institute of Museum and Library Services
We are going to court to protect a federal agency that helps libraries nationwide. Read More
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AFSCME and allies sue over White House move to bust federal unions
We’re suing to stop the White House from busting federal employee unions. Read More
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Layoffs and grant cuts at HHS threaten the health of our communities
Layoffs and federal grant cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services is hurting public health programs in states, localities. 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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The White House’s big lie about not touching Social Security
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AFSCME’s Saunders slams administration’s response to Social Security ruling: ‘Despicable’
Threatening to shut down the Social Security Administration is “despicable.” Read More
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In a major victory, court tells Elon Musk to lay off Social Security
Court ends Social Security access for Elon Musk, DOGE. 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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Five groups who will be harmed by federal budget cuts
Here are five groups that will be harmed by federal budget cuts. Read More
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Retirees, working people demand Elon Musk keep his hands off Social Security
AFSCME retirees want courts to block Elon Musk from cutting Social Security. Read More
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We got a judge to order thousands of fired federal workers to be reinstated
Thanks to AFSCME, thousands of fired federal workers will likely get their jobs back. Read More
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It’s Time to Get Organized
The GO campaign is all about making sure everyone in the AFSCME family understands what’s at stake in this fight. Read More
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Saunders: Congress must pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Congress must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Read More
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The PRO Act ‘will loosen billionaires’ grip on our economic future’
We welcome the reintroduction of an important piece of worker’s rights legislation in Congress — the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. 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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Judge declares federal worker firings likely illegal
In a case brought by AFSCME and UNAC, a federal judge ruled OPM has no authority to fire probationary employees across the federal government. 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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How mass federal firings affect you
AFSCME members working at state, local levels will feel the impact of mass federal firings. Read More
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‘Shameful’ House budget bill will shred public services. Let’s fight back. Let’s GO
AFSCME President Lee Saunders says the budget bill that the House approved is “shameful.” Read More
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