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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COVID-19 deaths lower in unionized nursing homes

Nursing homes have been especially hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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This November, preserve the legacy of speaking up

Throughout my son’s long career at AFSCME, there have been countless times when I’ve seen Lee proudly wearing an AFSCME T-shirt.

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Paper cut-out art of people wearing masks.

Labor unions’ approval is highest in 17 years because unions stand with working families

Public approval of labor unions is at its highest level in 17 years, with nearly two out of three Americans (65%) expressing support of unions,

National AFSCME News

COVID-19 deaths lower in unionized nursing homes
A new study found that nursing homes that are unionized had fewer COVID-19 deaths. — Sep 16
Facing layoffs of 22,000 workers, New York City workers call on the state to take action
DC 37 workers are fighting proposed layoffs stemming from a budget shortfall caused by the pandemic. — Sep 15
When a trailblazing correctional officer went down the walk at Angola
Shirley Coody, an assistant warden at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola and president of AFSCME Local 3056 (Council 17), is a winner of AFSCME's Never Quit Service Award. — Sep 14
This November, preserve the legacy of speaking up
AFSCME President Lee Saunders’ mother, Jackie, traces her family’s legacy of activism and shares why making a voting plan this November is crucial for seniors. — Sep 11
Misguided coronavirus ‘relief’ bill fails in the Senate
The Senate rejected a coronavirus “relief” bill that was really about providing cover to vulnerable Republican politicians, not about helping working people. — Sep 10