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In Pennsylvania, corrections officers demand urgent action to fix understaffing crisis
Pennsylvania corrections officers fight for better staffing. — Oct 23
Houston public health worker warns, ‘When you cut public health, you cut lives’
Charles Morris, a member of AFSCME Local HOPE 123, warns that the government shutdown is robbing his community of critical public health funds. — Oct 22
On Florida’s Gulf Coast, AFSCME members win new contract and recognition for their service
Members of AFSCME Local 1718, who keep Venice, Fla., running, fought for a strong new contract. — Oct 21
As government shutdown drags on, AFSCME Retirees are taking action
As the federal government shutdown drags on, AFSCME retirees are urging their lawmakers to end the shutdown by lowering health care costs and funding public services. — Oct 20
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

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