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 win again with court ruling on federal probationary employees
Federal court ruling affirming that federal probationary employees were unlawfully fired is a “significant victory,” says AFSCME President Lee Saunders. — Sep 15
Never Quit winner knows you don’t think about his job and wants to keep it that way
Rob Holland, a water quality lab technician for the City of Rochester, New York, is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. — Sep 15
‘Backbone of the department.’ Delaware DOJ workers form union with Council 81
We welcome the newest members of our union in Delaware. — Sep 12
This administration is forgetting the sacrifice of 9/11 responders
Under this administration, a program Congress created to treat 9/11 first responders is being starved of resources. — Sep 11
AFSCME members, governor fight the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ in Maryland
Maryland members joined by governor, AFSCME leaders at town hall. — Sep 10