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After months of negotiations, Washington state workers celebrate strong new contract

Washington state workers who are members of AFSCME Council 28 have ratified a new contract that includes strong wage increases and expanded leave. — Oct 21

Never Quit winner is Rhode Island public service worker who likes to empower others

Rhode Island member Stacy Smith is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. — Oct 18

Student loans for over 1 million public service workers forgiven under PSLF program

Biden-Harris administration forgives student loans for over 1 million public service workers — Oct 17

Collective action, tenacity net big pension win for Rhode Island’s public safety professionals

Rhode Island’s public safety professionals are celebrating a big pension win. — Oct 16

AFSCME’s Saunders inspires Ohio union members to fight to reelect Sen. Sherrod Brown

At a rally last night for Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, AFSCME President Saunders voiced support for the steadfast labor ally. — Oct 15

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