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Updating wills before heading into work. Extending the lives of single-use masks. Self-isolating from their own families.

Before the announcement early Wednesday of an unprecedented $2 trillion deal

The coronavirus aid package that cleared Congress is just not good enough for public service workers.

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) emerges in the United States, many AFSCME members are and will continue to be on the front lines car

More Aid Is Needed and This is What It Should Look Like
Congress needs to provide more relief to help our nation’s workers and economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what that aid should look like. — Apr 7
Garrett County Road Workers Strike: 50 Years Later
We remember the historic Garrett County Road Workers Strike, which took place 50 years ago today. — Apr 7
Bayou State Blues: Members Slammed While Processing Record Unemployment Claims
Louisiana members handling unemployment claims are seeing a huge spike in cases as the Bayou State economy crumbles. — Apr 7
IL Child Protection Investigator Makes the Rounds Despite COVID-19 Risk
For this Illinois child protection investigator, telework and social distancing are not options. — Apr 6
‘We Will Emerge Stronger Because of Your Heroic Work’
During a tele-town hall on Saturday, AFSCME President Lee Saunders thanked members for doing heroic work during this pandemic and told them how AFSCME has their backs. — Apr 6