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Jan. 10, 2025

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 fall the results of their August election conducted by the National Labor Relations B

University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization

Jul. 01, 2024

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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.

Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

May. 17, 2024

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New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

As labor unions gain in popularity, workers’ rights remain under threat.

New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

Apr. 10, 2024

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AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

[caption caption="Photo credit: The White House" align="right"] AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans [/caption]

AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

Apr. 02, 2024

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Support public service workers! Oppose HB 523, SB 292, HB 571, HB 572, HB 712, SB 263 and SB 264

These bills hurt Louisiana’s public service workers and Louisianians as a whole. This legislation threatens to impose unnecessary recertification elections on our unions, place unfair obstacles on dues collection, and strip our right to negotiate a contract with our employer.

Support public service workers! Oppose HB 523, SB 292, HB 571, HB 572, HB 712, SB 263 and SB 264