Issues / Legislation
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AFSCME members participate in multi-day ‘Care Can’t Wait’ events
President Joe Biden promised to have the backs of care workers at a rally in D.C. Read More
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Nevada state employees win longevity pay by fighting through their AFSCME union
AFSCME Nevada members stand strong to secure longevity pay victory. Read More
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The SAVE Plan: Another path to student debt relief
The SAVE plan will ease your student loan burden. Read More
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Shutdown-averting bill has money for AFSCME child care priorities, but more is needed
There’s good news for AFSCME child care providers in the shutdown-averting bill but more help is needed. Read More
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Biden forgives student loans for an additional 78,000 public service workers
For 78,000 public service workers, student debt relief is on the way. Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders applauds Senate confirmation of Nicole Berner to the Fourth Circuit
WASHINGTON — AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Nicole Berner to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit: “Today, we are thrilled to congratulate Nicole Berner on her confirmation to the Fourth Circuit. She has dedicated her career to ensuring the fair and just treatment of working… Read More
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New Maryland state worker contract offers much-needed pay increases
A new Maryland state worker contract has raises for thousands. Read More
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On a visit to Capitol Hill, AFSCME members from Hawaii push our union’s priorities
Hawaii members traveled to Washington for a study trip and visit their members of Congress to discuss concerns. Read More
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Mr. Montoya goes to Washington
AFSCME member had a ringside seat to the State of the Union speech last week. Read More
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Oregon legislature makes historic investment in state’s public safety workforce
Oregon public safety workers will benefit from a bill that passed the legislature. Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders: With Biden, Social Security and Medicare will never be on the chopping block
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in response to the former president’s comments about cutting Social Security and Medicare: “Today’s comments from Donald Trump about cutting Social Security and Medicare show once again why Joe Biden is the right choice for working families. Joe Biden believes that all people deserve to retire with… Read More
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AFSCME resolution calls for ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages
AFSCME seeks Gaza ceasefire, release of all hostages. Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders: After three years with President Biden, working people are building greater power than we’ve seen in decades
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement ahead of President Joe Biden’s third State of the Union address: “After three years with President Biden at the helm, our economy is strong, and working people are building greater power than we’ve seen in decades. Health care professionals, cultural workers, child care providers and more… Read More
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AFSCME members’ strong, united opposition derails anti-union bill in Utah
Multiunion solidarity defeated an anti-worker bill in Utah this year. Read More
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Austin city employees take action to save work-from-home schedules
Workers for Texas’ capital city protected telework privileges for thousands of positions. Read More
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AFSCME to U.S. Senate: Confirm Julie Su as labor secretary
AFSCME is asking the U.S. Senate to confirm Julie Su as the next labor secretarry. Read More
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AFSCME members block state of Nevada from unilaterally changing their work schedules
Members of Local 4041 in Nevada celebrate a grievance win. Read More
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To fill vacancies in state government, Alaska should reinstate pensions
AFSCME members strongly support an Alaska bill that would reinstate pensions for state workers. Read More
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AFSCME retiree blasts fiscal commission bill as a backdoor way to gut Social Security, Medicare
An AFSCME retiree from Iowa spoke out on Capitol Hill against establishing a fiscal commission. 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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AFSCME supports bill that would raise federal employee pay
AFSCME supports a bill that would give federal employees a 7.4% pay increase in 2025. Read More
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Biden continues student debt fight for public service workers
President Joe Biden provides more student debt relief. Read More
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Maryland AFSCME member urges swift congressional action on federal budget
Jenny Reese, a Maryland nurse and president of AFSCME Local 539 (Council 3), wants Congress to quickly pass a federal budget and not cut services. Read More
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As a government shutdown looms, AFSCME members voice alarm and frustration
AFSCME public service workers demand that Congress avoid shutting down the government. Read More
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NAPE members win bid, for now, to stop governor’s unilateral return to office order
AFSCME members in Nebraska want their governor to negotiate with them before ending telework for state workers. Read More
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More 9/11 first responders, victims to receive care
AFSCME President Lee Saunders applauds expansion of World Trade Center Health Program. Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders applauds expansion of World Trade Center Health Program to include additional 9/11 first responders
WASHINGTON — AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes an expansion of the World Trade Center Health Program: “Finally, Congress has taken a step forward to add funding to the World Trade Center Health Program, which provides essential health services to 9/11 first responders. With this… Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders applauds return to merit staffing in Employment Service programs
WASHINGTON — AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement responding to the U.S. Department of Labor’s final rule on Wagner-Peyser Employment Service staffing: “Qualified, nonpartisan public service workers are the lifeblood of strong communities, and recent history proves it. The COVID-19 pandemic, for example, triggered widespread unemployment, but dedicated public service professionals – many of whom… Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders: Nicole Berner will ‘bring much-needed experience’ to the Fourth Circuit
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the White House nominated Nicole Berner, general counsel for the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit: “We need more labor lawyers on the federal bench, and there are few labor lawyers more effective than Nicole… Read More
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