AFSCME Wisconsin Local 1

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Solidarity with Meriter Service and Support Staff!

AFSCME Local 1 stands in solidarity with the Service and Support staff of Meriter Hospital as they continue to bargain for a fair contract.

United Faculty and Academic Staff (UFAS) Statement on Police Violence

AFSCME Local 1 endorses UFAS Statement on Police Violence regarding the encampment at UW-Madison

On 7 May 2024, AFSCME Local 1 endorsed the following statement by our union siblings of the United Faculty and Academic Staff (UFAS) at UW-Madison. Solidarity!

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Some want Wisconsin to use AI, but state workers fear replacement

An article was recently published in the Cap Times with input and quotes from one of our board members about artificial intelligence and the recent proposals in the state legislature to use it in s

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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

National AFSCME News

Field Museum workers win hard-earned contract
It took hard work, but workers at Chicago’s Field Museum finally won a fair contract. — Jun 11
Educators to Congress: No cuts to Medicaid
Two AFSCME special ed professionals urge the Senate to reject the cruel budget bill. — Jun 10
America’s mental health crisis would worsen if the budget bill becomes law
Cutting Medicaid will hurt behavioral health programs, just to pay for billionaire tax cuts. — Jun 9
Release our union brother. Now.
We demand the immediate release of David Huerta. — Jun 9
For a veteran Hollywood cameraman, a second career serving his city
A veteran Hollywood cameraman brings his talents to city he loves. — Jun 9

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