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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Online Training Available for AFSCME Women Leading Change

Across the nation, women are creating change for working families more than ever before. The Women’s Leadership Academy is ready to train more AFSCME women to be leaders of that change.

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Gay pride flag in front of supreme court entrance with pro-LGBTQ equality signs

AFSCME Members Rally to Protect LGBTQ Rights

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We Support Bill to Cut Drug Prices

It’s not a secret that drug prices in the United States are rising much faster than inflation.

National AFSCME News

California Nurse Once Thought About Quitting but Persevered
Early in Brian Zeringue’s career, a patient died on him. He thought about quitting, but thanks to support from his colleagues, he persevered – and his community is better off for it. — Oct 15
Advancing (In)Justice: AFSCME Condemns Layoffs at Asian American Nonprofit in Los Angeles
We condemn the sudden layoffs of 18 staffers at Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles – many of whom led the effort to unionize through AFSCME. — Oct 11
First Contract Ratification Points to Power of Collective Bargaining
Washington state assistant attorneys general, who fought for collective bargaining rights in the legislature, overwhelmingly approve first contract. — Oct 10
Online Training Available for AFSCME Women Leading Change
Attention AFSCME members. The 2019 Women’s Leadership Academy Online is gearing up to offer a new series of trainings. Find out how to sign up. — Oct 9
AFSCME Members Rally to Protect LGBTQ Rights
We stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ community, as AFSCME members showed during a rally on the steps of the Supreme Court today. The court is hearing three cases involving LGBTQ rights. — Oct 8