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Dec. 04, 2018

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Federal Court Rejection of Corporate-Backed Lawsuit Is A Win for Working People

A federal court has ruled in favor of working families and against wealthy special interests in Danielson v. AFSCME Council 28, a case out of Washington state.

Federal Court Rejection of Corporate-Backed Lawsuit Is A Win for Working People

Dec. 01, 2018

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Council 4 Holiday Toy Drive

Council 4 will be collecting new, unused and unwrapped toys, and gift cards through December 13, 2018.

Council 4 Holiday Toy Drive

Nov. 29, 2018

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As Fires Burned in California, AFSCME Members Helped and Were Helped

LOS ANGELES — As fires burned in Northern and Southern California and the death toll continued to rise; as smoke engulfed nearby cities,

As Fires Burned in California, AFSCME Members Helped and Were Helped

Nov. 19, 2018

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AFSCME Supports Bill Curbing Workplace Violence

Pamela Knight, a child protective investigator with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Service (DCFS), was sent to check on the welfare of a child last fall. When she arrived at the child’s residence, the father viciously attacked her.

AFSCME Supports Bill Curbing Workplace Violence

Nov. 14, 2018

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Public Charge Rule Would Turn American Dream into Nightmare for Millions

This summer, I joined thousands of union members at a rally in Philadelphia to speak out against the Trump administration’s family separation policy. I was there to represent our union’s vision and values. We reject an immigration policy based on fear and cruelty.

Public Charge Rule Would Turn American Dream into Nightmare for Millions