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Jul. 29, 2019

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Cool Under Pressure

The work Joe Martinez does for the Los Angeles County Fire Department is emblematic of countless AFSCME members: he’s never in the spotlight and he’s always under pressure while lives are on the line.

Cool Under Pressure

Jul. 25, 2019

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At Last. Congress Authorizes Permanent 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

After years of debate and delay, Congress has finally passed a bill to ensure that first responders who suffered health problems after responding to the Sept.

At Last. Congress Authorizes Permanent 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

Jul. 18, 2019

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Agreement Reached On State Pension Reamortization

July 18, 2019 -- SEBAC and the Lamont Administration have completed their discussions on pension re-amortization in accordance with the recently passed biennial budget and have reached an agreement.

Agreement Reached On State Pension Reamortization

Jul. 17, 2019

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2020 Public Service Forum is Largest Candidate Event in AFSCME History

With former Vice President Joe Biden confirming his participation on Tuesday, the AFSCME-sponsored presidential candidate forum on Aug. 3 will be the biggest event of its kind in our union’s history.

2020 Public Service Forum is Largest Candidate Event in AFSCME History

Jul. 17, 2019

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Making A Difference: Kate Sikorski, Ledyard Youth Services Director

Ledyard Youth Services Director Kate Sikorski calmly manages her many responsibilities with a little bit of help from an unlikely source: Lola, her family’s nine-year-old pit bull.

Making A Difference: Kate Sikorski, Ledyard Youth Services Director