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Nov. 17, 2020

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Biden: Union, business leaders agree that funding the front lines is ‘urgent’

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice president-elect Kamala Harris on Monday brought together business and union leaders, including AFSCME President Lee Saunders, for a virtual meeting to discuss an economic recovery agenda for the country.

Biden: Union, business leaders agree that funding the front lines is ‘urgent’

Nov. 16, 2020

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Groton Utilities Members Remember Their Union Brother Matt Lyon

The members of AFSCME Local 1303-007, representing Groton Utilities, are extraordinarily skilled and responsive when it comes to responding to power-destroying storms or answering their customers’ ca

Groton Utilities Members Remember Their Union Brother Matt Lyon

Nov. 13, 2020

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Correction Officer Amplifies Message of Hope and Unity for Workers

After serving 23 years in the military, Correction Officer Robert Beamon’s usual approach to Veteran’s Day is to take it easy. However, this year felt a bit more unique.

Correction Officer Amplifies Message of Hope and Unity for Workers

Nov. 10, 2020

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Despite The Pandemic, Council 4 Turns Out The Vote For Pro-Worker Candidates

With COVID-19 sweeping the nation, engaging our fellow Council 4 union members about the stakes of the 2020 election created an entirely new challenge.

Despite The Pandemic, Council 4 Turns Out The Vote For Pro-Worker Candidates

Nov. 10, 2020

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In the middle of a pandemic, Trump threatens health care for millions of Americans

It was bad enough that the Trump administration failed miserably in its response to the coronavirus pandemic, ignoring the science and failing to come up with

In the middle of a pandemic, Trump threatens health care for millions of Americans