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From “Hopeless and Helpless” to Empowered

As a new DCYF employee, Michele Anslow was dismayed when her entire unit was dissolved and employees were reassigned to less than ideal roles and offices.

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DOC Raises, Grievance Wins and a Call to Action

WFSE members have been hard at work making DOC a safer and better place to work.

WFSE DOC employees keep communities safe.

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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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Local Leaders Learn to Empower Members at WFSE’s Inaugural Leadership Summit

WFSE leaders from 41 different locals across Washington gathered on May 31 and June 1, learning the best ways to organize for success within their locals.

National AFSCME News

AFSCME corrections members protest unsafe conditions at Illinois facility
Safety is a big worry for staff at the Menard Correctional Center in Illinois. — Jul 26
Trump’s Project 2025 would tear down our country’s health care system
Learn how Trump’s Project 2025 will wreck our health care system. — Jul 25
AFSCME retiree: Project 2025 and Trump will wreak havoc on retirement security
An AFSCME retiree warns about the impact of a second Trump term on senior citizens. — Jul 24
AFSCME is ‘all in’ for Vice President Kamala Harris
AFSCME endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for president. — Jul 23
AFSCME praises, honors Joe Biden after president ends his reelection campaign
AFSCME President Lee Saunders reacted to President Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign. — Jul 22