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

WORKING PEOPLE'S DAY OF ACTION

Start: February 24, 2018 • 10:00 AM

Thomas Paine Plaza• 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102

On February 24, join thousands of working people and our allies standing up for our freedoms and demanding an end to a system that’s rigged against us. We will rise up and fight.

Fight for the freedom to come together in strong unions.
Fight for equitable pay.
Fight for affordable health care.
Fight for quality schools.
Fight for vibrant communities.
Fight for a secure future for all of us.

When we join forces and stick together, we are unstoppable.
Search for an event near you and join us.

Don't see an event near you or can't attend an event?
Stand in solidarity with the Working People's Day of Action.

For more information about the Working People’s Day of Action, visit www.ItsAboutFreedom.org.

#UnrigtheSystem

National AFSCME News

Pittsburgh city workers win big with new three-year contract
Municipal workers for the city of Pittsburgh who are members of AFSCME Local 2719 won a powerful new contract. — Jan 9
AFSCME Public Service Spotlights: Celebrating the workers who keep our communities running
AFSCME’s Public Service Spotlight brings members’ contributions to TV screens across the country. — Jan 5
A year of stellar success: Cultural worker organizing zooms to new heights in 2025
2025 was a spectacular year for AFSCME’s Cultural Workers United campaign. Find out more. — Dec 23
Workers at largest art museum in western U.S. win union election
The largest art museum in the western U.S. now has a worker’s union, and it’s affiliated with AFSCME. — Dec 22
Congratulations on winning your first contract, Arapahoe County workers!
Workers who help keep one Colorado county running now have their first contract. — Dec 19

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