Retiree Chapter 1902

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Photograph of two women and two men cheering - presumably for their winning candidate - and all of whom are wearing AFSCME shirts.

Working Americans Step Up and Win Big in 2018 Midterms

The best spokespeople for anyone running for elected office are everyday Americans spreading the word to their neighbors, co-workers, friends and relatives.

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Biden: Union, business leaders agree that funding the front lines is ‘urgent’

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice president-elect Kamala Harris on Monday brought together business and union leaders, including AFSCME President Lee Saunders, for a virtual meeting to discuss an

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In the middle of a pandemic, Trump threatens health care for millions of Americans

It was bad enough that the Trump administration failed miserably in its r

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Through our electoral program, AFSCME members made a difference in the 2020 election

With so much at stake for working families in the 2020 election, AFSCME members across the country stood up to the challenge once again.

National AFSCME News

Amid a pandemic, a librarian doubles down for Los Angeles
Toktam Gholami, a Los Angeles librarian, is doubling down for her community during the pandemic. — Nov 30
Western New York workers rally to save retiree health care benefits
Members of two local unions in Western NY are fighting back against taking away retiree benefits to cut city costs. — Nov 24
Judge blocks Trump rule that targeted home care providers and their unions
A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration rule change that targeted home care providers and their unions. — Nov 24
To Fund The Front Lines, We Need to Win in Georgia
In President Saunders’ latest “On the Record” video, he says it’s all hands on deck to support pro-worker candidates in Georgia’s runoff elections. — Nov 23
MultiCare Indigo doctors strike for patient safety over profits
In Washington state, MultiCare Indigo doctors are striking for patient safety over profits. — Nov 23