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Oct. 06, 2023

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Getting Organized: Council 4 members learn how to engage new hires

Council 4 members are getting organized and building power. In September, AFSCME International Union (IU) staff visited Council 4 to run a special training on New Hire Orientations.

Getting Organized: Council 4 members learn how to engage new hires

Lawsuit over unlawful changes to the PSLF program

Nov. 03, 2025

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In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF

AFSCME has teamed up with a number of cities, unions and nonprofits to sue the U.S. Department of Education over unlawful changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF

Oct. 03, 2025

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How the shutdown will impact public services in states and cities

Working families across the country are staring down a health care crisis. Premiums are about to double for more than 22 million people, and hospitals and health centers nationwide struggle to keep their doors open.

How the shutdown will impact public services in states and cities

Sep. 19, 2025

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How Congress can lower health care costs and stop job losses

Nearly 22 million Americans are able to afford health care because of premium tax credits that are available through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace.However, those tax credits are going to expire on Dec. 31, 2025, thanks to the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.”

How Congress can lower health care costs and stop job losses

Sep. 10, 2025

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Speak out! Protect PSLF.

The administration is threatening to upend the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. They’re saying that if an employer doesn’t tow its ideological line, they’re going to prevent its workers from using PSLF.  

Speak out! Protect PSLF.