Retiree Chapter 1902

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Photograph of two women and two men cheering - presumably for their winning candidate - and all of whom are wearing AFSCME shirts.

Working Americans Step Up and Win Big in 2018 Midterms

The best spokespeople for anyone running for elected office are everyday Americans spreading the word to their neighbors, co-workers, friends and relatives.

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AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

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Security when it matters: Pay raises for unionized workers reached multi-decade high in 2023

The last few years have seen a rise in worker momentum, with unionized workers rais

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Biden forgives student loans for an additional 78,000 public service workers

AFSCME President Lee Saunders praised the White House’s announcement Thursday that the Biden administration will forgive student loans for an additional 78,000 borrowers — including many AFSCME mem

National AFSCME News

Workers say Philadelphia Museum of Art is shortchanging longtime employees
The Philadelphia Museum of Art needs to provide longevity pay to veteran workers. — Apr 24
With unanimous support, paramedics and EMTs form a union with AFSCME in Montana
We welcome EMS workers at AMR Bozeman to the AFSCME family. — Apr 22
Corrections officers demand improvements amid staffing, safety concerns in Connecticut facilities
Connecticut corrections workers show up in force at the state capitol, demanding respect. — Apr 18
Public Safety Spotlight: ‘The calm voice in the storm’
We honor professionals like Chad Piazza during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. — Apr 17
AFSCME members win historic agreement after long fight with California city
Historic contract is the result of members’ persistence and solidarity. — Apr 16