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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.

Public Service Workers Need Unions More than Ever

Public service workers across the country are losing their foothold in the middle class. So says an article in The New York Times this week that serves as a reminder of why labor unions are more needed now than ever.

Hurricane Harvey Resources

AFSCME Texas Corrections members 

Surviving Harvey with the Spirit of Community Service Intact

HOUSTON – Public service workers across south Texas worked tirelessly to keep basic operations going throughout Hurricane Harvey and in its aftermath.

Texas Corrections Employees, Retirees Push Legislative Priorities

AUSTIN, Texas – About 100 AFSCME members went to the Texas Legislature this week to press for fair pay for veteran corrections officers, push for retirees to have the chance to serve on the state retirement board and urge lawmakers to reject proposals aimed at hurting union members.