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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

Colorado Never Quit Award winner brings empathy, compassion to a heartbreaking job
Annie Schmeckpeper of Colorado brings compassion and empathy to a difficult job. — Dec 8
Determination leads to victory: Puerto Rico’s public safety professionals win overdue raises
Pay raises are finally coming to thousands of AFSCME-represented public safety professionals in Puerto Rico. — Dec 4
Workers at one Illinois university win ‘life-changing’ contract
This is how some AFSCME members in Illinois secured a “life-changing” contract. — Dec 3
Workplace health, safety focus of AFSCME library workers’ summit in Seattle
Library workers in the Pacific Northwest held a summit to focus on workplace health and safety. — Dec 2
Fighting for their patients, Sharp health care workers go on three-day strike
Thousands of Sharp Healthcare nurses held a three-day strike last week in Southern California — Dec 1