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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

Wage wins in Tulsa from a contract that keeps on giving
The contract came last year, the raises are coming now for AFSCME members in Tulsa, Oklahoma. — Apr 17
Facing stalled negotiations, striking Illinois State University workers rally
AFSCME members who keep Illinois State University running are striking for fair pay. — Apr 16
AFSCME nurses go to Capitol Hill to demand recognition as professionals
AFSCME nurses go to Congress to demand that they be recognized as professionals for doing lifesaving work. — Apr 16
A salute to those who answer the call 
During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, AFSCME honors the emergency 911 dispatchers who save lives every day and deserve our thanks and proper recognition as public safety professionals. — Apr 12
AFSCME members stop cuts, protect funding for libraries and museums
AFSCME members succeeded in protecting funding from IMLS, a federal agency that supports public libraries and museums across the country. — Apr 9