AFSCME Council 61

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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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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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National AFSCME News

Shedd Aquarium employees win union election despite management’s misinformation campaign
Workers at a renowned Chicago aquarium have formed a union despite management resistance. — Nov 7
Largest unit of county workers form a union through AFSCME Colorado
Congratulations to the newest unit of county workers in Colorado to form a union through AFSCME. — Nov 4
Philadelphia rally energizes union volunteers for massive Pennsylvania GOTV effort
President Saunders, other union leaders fired up union volunteers at a Philadelphia rally to get out the vote for the Harris-Walz ticket across Pennsylvania. — Nov 3
Celebrating Bill Lucy’s legacy and contributions to the labor, civil rights movements
President Saunders paid tribute to the late Bill Lucy in a column for the NAACP. — Nov 1
Nebraska Never Quit winner helps protect her community’s history
Diane Laffin, an architectural historian for the Nebraska State Historical Society and an AFSCME member, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. — Oct 31