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AFSCME wins in court to temporarily halt firings of federal workers during the government shutdown

A federal judge sided with AFSCME and AFGE yesterday, temporarily halting the illegal firings of federal workers during the government shutdown. — Oct 16

Washington psychologist shares how shutdown threatens mental health services, public safety

Dr. Jim Hulse, a psychologist and member of AFSCME Local 793 (WFSE), says the government shutdown will impact his patients and the services he provides. — Oct 16

AFSCME members at Kaiser Permanente strike for better patient care

In UNAC/UHCP’s largest strike ever, health care workers at Kaiser Permanente are fighting for better patient care, staffing, wages and benefits. — Oct 15

Our latest Never Quit winner is a ‘positive light in a crazy dark world’

Devin Knox is always giving back – as a caseworker and as a football coach. — Oct 14

AFSCME retirees go to Congress to fight to cut health care costs, fund public services

AFSCME retirees were fired up to talk to lawmakers when they visited Capitol Hill on Thursday. — Oct 10