The New York Public Library Guild Local 1930

New York Public Library officially closed on Saturday, March 14, 2020 due to the Coronavirus and out of concern for the health and safety of the staff and the members of the communities we serve.

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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

National AFSCME News

Trump administration admits to mishandling private Social Security data
The Justice Department admitted that employees of DOGE had, in fact, jeopardized the security of Americans’ personal Social Security data. — Jan 22
After walkout, Springfield Township school employees win higher wages
Employees of the Springfield Local School District in Ohio who are members of OAPSE Local 478 are celebrating a contract win. — Jan 21
In 2025, AFSCME public safety members showed up in full force
Learn how AFSCME public safety members flexed their union muscle in 2025. — Jan 20
The Latest Assault on Working Parents
Earlier this month, the Trump administration announced it was freezing over $10 billion in critical federal funding set aside to help families afford child care and the rising cost of living. — Jan 15
Never Quit winner helps keep Houston’s water clean
Watch Never Quit winner Daniel Ellis, a member of HOPE AFSCME Local 123, tell his story. — Jan 15