District Council 47

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With former Vice President Joe Biden confirming his participation on Tuesday, the AFSCME-sponsored presidential candidate forum on Aug.

Today, the latest attempt by the Trump administration to repeal the Affordable Care Act will

AFSCME is on a roll. We are notching victories coast to coast – at the bargaining table, in the organizing trenches and in state capitals.

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Scalia’s Record Raises Questions About His Ability to Lead Labor Department
It’s unclear whether Eugene Scalia, picked by President Donald Trump to be the next labor secretary, has what it takes to be an advocate for working people. — Jul 23
AFSCME Supports Repeal of Regressive Tax on Health Benefits
AFSCME applauded the House of Representatives for voting to repeal a regressive health tax that is part of the ACA and would make it harder for working families to afford quality health care. — Jul 22
U.S. House Votes to Boost Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour
The effort to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade got a major boost when the House passed a bill raising it to $15 an hour by 2025. — Jul 19
Fighting the Pay Fight
Texas corrections officers fought hard to correct longtime pay inequities – and won by persuading state legislators to do the right thing. — Jul 19
Despite Vetoes, Alaska Members Fight for Public Services
Alaska members are not giving up the fight to reverse Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes. They’re working with the legislature to prevent public services and higher education from being decimated. — Jul 18