Retiree Chapter 1902

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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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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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National AFSCME News

AFSCME supports Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act
We support a bill that would make it easier for public safety officers to find child care. — Jul 25
AFSCME Florida Retirees vow to hold Congresswoman Luna accountable
AFSCME retirees vow to hold Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida 13th Congressional District accountable for her vote to approve the harmful budget bill. — Jul 25
Walters Art Museum workers unanimously ratify first union contract 
It’s a new day for workers at Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. — Jul 24
Fighting to protect rural Northern Minnesota from the effects of the budget bill
The “Big Beautiful Bill” will have ugly consequences in rural Northern Minnesota. — Jul 23
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will make hunger worse in America
We look at how the problem of hunger in America will grow worse as a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. — Jul 22