District Council 37 AFSCME

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Photo of a woman in a counseling session. Photo credit: Getty Images.

AFSCME members honor Mental Health Awareness Month, reflect on changing industry

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Workers rally against the American Red Cross. Photo credit: Omar Tewfik

American Red Cross workers, including AFSCME members, rally for fair contract

American Red Cross (ARC) workers, including many AFSCME members, are rallying this week in cities nationwide to fight back against mistreatment from their employer and demand a fair contract.

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Overlooked by management during the pandemic, Red Cross workers fight for a fair contract

They collect, protect and deliver our nation’s blood supply, yet the almost 3,000 American Red Cross workers are not being paid what they deserve, lack the staff to do

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Biden administration extends pause on student loan repayment

Good news for federal student loan borrowers: This month, the Biden administration again

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National AFSCME News

AFSCME member urges Congress to make child care more affordable for working families
Nancy Gonzalez, a child care provider and AFSCME member, urged Congress to double a block grant program to help lower-income families afford child care. — May 27
Wisconsin Council 32 files charge against American Red Cross
In a charge filed with the National Labor Relations Board, AFSCME Wisconsin says American Red Cross is bargaining in bad faith. — May 26
‘We will no longer tolerate a failed status quo’ on gun violence
AFSCME President Lee Saunders calls for urgent action to prevent gun violence in the wake of the Texas school shooting. — May 26
Historic union win for workers at one Missouri library system
Meet Missouri’s first active library union. Daniel Boone Regional Library Workers United was formed through AFSCME Council 61. — May 25
AFSCME members honor Mental Health Awareness Month, reflect on changing industry
We honor behavioral health care workers during National Mental Health Awareness Month. — May 24