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

Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act, GPO-WEP ‘gone for good’
Yesterday brought a huge victory for public service workers, as Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act. — Jan 6
Please Touch Museum workers vote to ratify first union contract
In Philadelphia, workers at the Please Touch Museum approved their first contract. — Jan 2
Big Challenges and Big Opportunities Ahead
In 2025, AFSCME faces big challenges but also promising opportunities. — Dec 23
Senate passes Social Security Fairness Act, a major victory for public service workers
The repeal of GPO-WEP provisions from Social Security is at long last becoming a reality. — Dec 23
Oregon behavioral health workers overwhelmingly give their boss a thumbs down
Some Oregon behavioral health workers take a stand against their boss. — Dec 20