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Please Attend DC 37 Town Halls Scheduled for May
By MIKE LEE The union is under attack. Our collective future is at stake. As the nation waits for the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on... — Apr 19
The Unfulfilled Dream
A half century after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination is an appropriate time to reflect upon the accomplishments of his movement.... — Apr 17
Cuomo Signs Legislation Strengthening Workers’ Rights
By GREGORY N. HEIRES Governor Andrew M. Cuomo yesterday signed landmark legislation to strengthen the rights of working men and women in... — Apr 13
Members Lead Cleanup After Four Nor’easters Hit NYC
By DIANE S. WILLIAMS Thunder snow, bomb cyclones and blizzards — three massive snowstorms struck New York and the eastern seaboard within a... — Apr 12
Union Action: PEOPLE Power
By GREGORY N. HEIRES Our political system is dominated by corporations, lobbyists and wealthy individuals. As the 2016 election cycle wound... — Apr 11

Paul Booth's Life Celebrated
Family and friends of Paul Booth celebrated his life yesterday at an event where his contributions to AFSCME and the labor movement were recalled. — Apr 20
Council 3 Fights for Safe Staffing in the Department of Juvenile Services After Riot
AFSCME Council 3 is fighting for additional staffing at juvenile detention facilities throughout Maryland following a violent episode at a Frederick County facility. — Apr 19
Why Prison Privatization is Bad: A Case Study
A recent instance of prison violence in Mississippi shows why prison privatization is bad. — Apr 19
School Days: Outreach Program Connects Police and High School Students
In Derby, Connecticut, AFSCME-represented police officers are a constant presence in the local high school. They’re providing lessons in civic engagement. — Apr 18
10 Students Win AFSCME Family Scholarships This Year
10 students whose parents or grandparents are AFSCME members have won this year’s AFSCME Family Scholarships. — Apr 17