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University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization

Philadelphia – Penn Libraries staff, unionizing as AFSCME DC 47 Local 590 Penn Libraries United, announced this

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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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Contributor: If Haiti has become more violent, why end Haitians' temporary protected status in the U.S.?
The Trump administration has cited flawed and contradictory assessments of conditions in that country — which, make no mistake, remains unsafe. — Jul 18
Uvalde school shooter was fueled by Instagram and 'Call of Duty,' L.A. lawsuit alleges
Families from Uvalde, Texas, are traveling to Los Angeles to confront tech giant Meta and "Call of Duty" publisher Activision in court, alleging they market gun violence to young people through video games and social media. — Jul 18
Giant pandas, tiger attacks and the ugly fight to control the San Francisco Zoo
The San Francisco Zoo, a beloved but crumbling seaside Art Deco treasure, is in trouble and facing controversies that could imperil the planned arrival of two giant pandas from China. — Jul 18
Trump wants to hire 10,000 new ICE agents. Is that goal doable?
President Trump says he wants to hire 10,000 Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and 3,000 Border Patrol agents. The Department of Homeland Security says it's already making progress on new hires, but experts and the history of past hiring sprees suggest reaching that goal will be difficult. — Jul 18
Trump resists bipartisan calls to release Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein
President Trump's loyal base and Democrats alike are now calling for the entire Department of Justice file of Epstein material to be released, an appeal so far rejected by Trump and his aides. — Jul 17

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