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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Photo of four AFSCME members in different professions

To honor those who died on the job, give every worker a voice in the workplace

Workers Memorial Day 2021 arrives at a moment of the greatest urgency, when the front lines of the war against

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AFSCME applauds House passage of workplace violence bill

Workers in health care and social service industries are a big step closer to having safer workplaces.

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Value the work of AFSCME library workers

On this National Library Workers Day, AFSCME library workers deserve to be recognized for the value they bring to ou

National AFSCME News

We honor law enforcement during National Police Week
We honor law enforcement professionals during National Police Week. — May 10
April jobs report shows American Rescue Plan is working
The April employment report showed a gain of 39,000 jobs in the public sector, an uptick that would not have been possible without the American Rescue Plan. But more needs to be done. — May 7
OCSEA’s new contract is a huge victory for front-line workers, communities they serve
It’s taken months, but Ohio state workers who are part of OCSEA finally have a new contract. — May 7
Nurses Week gives us a chance to show our appreciation and support
Let us salute nurses for the extraordinary work they are doing during the coronavirus pandemic. — May 6
Workers at Illinois hospital win their union
The state of Illinois has certified a staff union at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. The workers won despite management’s two-year anti-union campaign. — May 6