Local 3429 New Haven Paraprofessionals

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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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Get back in action with Council 4 Fall Trainings

Council 4's Fall 2024 training schedule has arrived!

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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.

Support Pandemic Hazard Pay for Essential Workers

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, essential workers put their health and well-being on the line. Contact your legislators and Gov. Lamont and urge them to support pandemic hazard pay in the upcoming special session.

National AFSCME News

AFSCME nurses go to Capitol Hill to demand recognition as professionals
AFSCME nurses go to Congress to demand that they be recognized as professionals for doing lifesaving work. — Apr 16
A salute to those who answer the call 
During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, AFSCME honors the emergency 911 dispatchers who save lives every day and deserve our thanks and proper recognition as public safety professionals. — Apr 12
AFSCME members stop cuts, protect funding for libraries and museums
AFSCME members succeeded in protecting funding from IMLS, a federal agency that supports public libraries and museums across the country. — Apr 9
With a voice on the job, care workers fight to keep their doors open and our economy strong
AFSCME members providing child and home care sustain our communities. But anti-worker extremists and their billionaire friends have been trying to eliminate wage protections and the funding that helps working families afford care. — Apr 9
AFSCME members in WI speak up on rising costs, hold Rep. Van Orden accountable
AFSCME members to Wisconsin congressman – stand with struggling workers, not billionaires. — Apr 6

STANDING UP FOR DIGNITY AND SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS