Local 2006 - Professional Medical Unit

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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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Trump ramps up immigration showdown with executive order on sanctuary cities and states
The order directs the attorney general and Homeland Security secretary to publish a list of state and local jurisdictions that 'obstruct the enforcement of federal immigration laws.' — Apr 28
Trump supporters look for disaffected Democrats in West Hollywood and Beverly Hills
Supporters of President Trump and counterprotesters converged in West Hollywood and Beverly Hills on Sunday in a small but raucous confrontation that included a performance from a pro-Trump punk rock star and remarks from a disgraced former congressman. — Apr 28
Trump's support is dropping nationwide and across demographics, polls show
President Trump enjoyed the highest approval ratings of his political career when he entered office in January, but his support has dropped sharply in the 100 days since. — Apr 28
How Trump's FCC chairman is stoking the culture war
Since taking over as chairman of the communications agency, Carr has revived news bias complaints and launched probes into diversity initiatives at Comcast and Disney. This month, he blasted NBC's coverage of the Kilmar Abrego Garcia controversy. — Apr 28
Between censorship and chaos: Syrian artists wary of new regime
Directors, writers and actors who had to appease censors in the regime of former Syrian President Bashar Assad, now face a new uncertainty: Whether the Islamist-led government that overthrew Assad will seek more control on the programs they create. — Apr 28

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