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University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization

Philadelphia – Penn Libraries staff, unionizing as AFSCME DC 47 Local 590 Penn Libraries United, announced this

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Get back in action with Council 4 Fall Trainings

Council 4's Fall 2024 training schedule has arrived!

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Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

Support Pandemic Hazard Pay for Essential Workers

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, essential workers put their health and well-being on the line. Contact your legislators and Gov. Lamont and urge them to support pandemic hazard pay in the upcoming special session.

National AFSCME News

We won’t let budget cuts undo 60 years of progress under Medicare and Medicaid
Congress and the president have crashed the programs’ 60th anniversary party with a slash-and-burn budget that threatens to throw our entire health care system into chaos. — Jul 30
Medicare and Medicaid have saved lives for 60 years. We’re fighting to keep it that way.
We celebrate the anniversaries of Medicare and Medicaid with mixed feelings because these programs are under threat. — Jul 29
Workers, pro-worker lawmakers show how big, ugly budget law will hurt Nevadans
There’s nothing beautiful about the new budget law. Nevadans will be hurt by it. Pretty much the only people to benefit are the ultra-rich, who will get huge tax breaks. — Jul 29
Anne Arundel County Public Library workers ratify first union contract in unanimous vote
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, public library workers ratified their first contract last week. — Jul 28
AFSCME supports Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act
We support a bill that would make it easier for public safety officers to find child care. — Jul 25