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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

The Latest Assault on Working Parents
Earlier this month, the Trump administration announced it was freezing over $10 billion in critical federal funding set aside to help families afford child care and the rising cost of living. — Jan 15
Pittsburgh city workers win big with new three-year contract
Municipal workers for the city of Pittsburgh who are members of AFSCME Local 2719 won a powerful new contract. — Jan 9
AFSCME Public Service Spotlights: Celebrating the workers who keep our communities running
AFSCME’s Public Service Spotlight brings members’ contributions to TV screens across the country. — Jan 5
A year of stellar success: Cultural worker organizing zooms to new heights in 2025
2025 was a spectacular year for AFSCME’s Cultural Workers United campaign. Find out more. — Dec 23
Workers at largest art museum in western U.S. win union election
The largest art museum in the western U.S. now has a worker’s union, and it’s affiliated with AFSCME. — Dec 22