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Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

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New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

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AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

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Security when it matters: Pay raises for unionized workers reached multi-decade high in 2023

The last few years have seen a rise in worker momentum, with unionized workers rais

National AFSCME News

Big Challenges and Big Opportunities Ahead — Dec 23
Senate passes Social Security Fairness Act, a major victory for public service workers
The repeal of GPO-WEP provisions from Social Security is at long last becoming a reality. — Dec 23
Oregon behavioral health workers overwhelmingly give their boss a thumbs down
Some Oregon behavioral health workers take a stand against their boss. — Dec 20
Minnesota members who keep Hennepin County running win hard-fought contract
The union difference in action – 4,000 Minnesota members win a robust new contract. — Dec 19
Always on the lookout, Louisville plumber leader assistant is Never Quit winner
Andrea Belden, a metering plumber leader assistant in Louisville, Kentucky, and a member of AFSCME Council 962, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. — Dec 17