AFSCME Council 61

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University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization

Philadelphia – Penn Libraries staff, unionizing as AFSCME DC 47 Local 590 Penn Libraries United, announced this

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Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

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New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

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

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National AFSCME News

AFSCME members in Columbus fight back against public health cuts
In Columbus, Ohio, AFSCME members are fighting federal public health funding cuts. — Nov 13
As government reopens, fight to protect families is ‘far from over’
As the federal government shutdown ended, AFSCME President Lee Saunders said the fight to protect working families is “far from over.” — Nov 13
As Project 2025’s assault continues, AFSCME fights back
As Project 2025’s goals near the 50% mark, AFSCME is fighting back. — Nov 12
Detroit Institute of Arts workers stand together to form a union
Employees at the Detroit Institute of Arts are forming a union through AFSCME. — Nov 12
He gets the job done, even if he has to get ‘dirty to the bone’
Daniel Ellis, a skilled laborer for Houston’s Wastewater Operations Branch and member of HOPE AFSCME Local 123, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. — Nov 10