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Jun. 04, 2019

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Union Momentum Grows: 20,000 Nevada State Employees to Gain Collective Bargaining Rights

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Public service workers across the country lauded the passage of Nevada Senate Bill 135, which expands collective bargaining rights to over 20,000 Nevada state employees – the largest statewide expansion of collective bargaining rights in 16 years.

Union Momentum Grows: 20,000 Nevada State Employees to Gain Collective Bargaining Rights

May. 29, 2019

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AFSCME Member Finds Valuable Assistance Through Union Plus Disability Grant

Last year, after nearly 25 years of working hard at her job at the University of Michigan, Deborah Van Horn was forced out of work by health issues and soon found herself in need of financial assistance.

AFSCME Member Finds Valuable Assistance Through Union Plus Disability Grant

May. 28, 2019

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Become A Council 4 Member!

Council 4 represents 30,000 state, muncipal, board of education and private sector non-profit workers in Connecticut. Together we have a powerful voice to protect our jobs, pay, benefits, working conditions and the vital services our members provide.

Become A Council 4 Member!

May. 28, 2019

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Standing Up for Workers’ Rights at the State Capitol

Editor's Note: The 2019 legislative session adjourned on June 5. Our review is coming soon!

Standing Up for Workers’ Rights at the State Capitol

May. 27, 2019

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Interim Telework Agreement Is Reached Through State Union Coalition

The State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) has reached an interim agreement with the state Executive Branch that makes telecommuting a bargaining right for many state employees.

Interim Telework Agreement Is Reached Through State Union Coalition