Council 81

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Happy International Workers Day!

In 1886, the organziation that would become the American Federation of Labor (AFL), set out to help workers across the United States to gain better working conditions.

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I Am Story podcast now available

1968. Memphis, Tennessee. The heart of the racially segregated South. Black sanitation workers faced poverty wages and degrading, dangerous conditions on the job.

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International Women's Day 2023

March 8, 2023 is international women's day! We want to thank all the women who make AFSCME Council 81 Happen.

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Drive-Thru COVID Test Kit Event

In solidarity with Delaware CBTU Chapter, the Delaware AFL-CIO, UFCW Local 27, and LiUNA Local 199; AFSCME Council 81 is participating in a COVID-19 Test Kit distribution event.

National AFSCME News

More White House gaslighting about Project 2025. We won’t be fooled.
Trump’s point man on Project 2025 is trying to gaslight you. Don’t believe the lies. — Jun 3
The budget bill will blow a big hole in Medicare
Seniors beware! Medicare may suffer if the House budget bill becomes law. — Jun 2
When you want a strong voice on the job, who you gonna call? CSEA/AFSCME 1000.
Library workers in Haverstraw, New York, choose CSEA to build power. — Jun 2
Fear and worry in New Mexico over cuts to food assistance
AFSCME members in New Mexico discussed their concerns with cuts to food assistance with Sen. Ben Ray Luján. — May 29
OAPSE members fight hunger in Akron Public Schools
OAPSE members in Akron, Ohio, handed out free meals to school kids this week. — May 29