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AFSCME retirees celebrate as White House publishes list of drugs facing price cuts

“This is going to be a game-changer for my household and millions of other retirees like me,” AFSCME Illinois Retiree

Council 4 Fall Training Schedule 2023

Council 4 Fall 2023 Training Schedule

COUNCIL 4 FALL 2023 TRAINING SCHEDULE

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Hundreds attend Staff the Front Lines job fair in Connecticut

HARTFORD, Conn. – Nearly 630 people attended a job fair held in Hartford on September 6 in conjunction with an AFSCME Staff the Front Lines bus stop.

Victory for Paraeducators! Healthcare Subsidy Secured

Healthcare Subsidy “A Game-Changer” for Paraprofessionals

With Council 4 leading the way, paraprofessionals across Connecticut won a huge victory in the ongoing fight for dignity and fair treatment, with the creation of the Paraprofessional Healthca

National AFSCME News

A full-court press by San Antonio city employees leads to pay raises and expanded benefits
In the budget that San Antonio, Texas, elected officials approved this month, members of AFSCME Local 2021 won major improvements in pay, benefits and more. — Sep 29
An L.A. native’s calling: helping others find their path to service
Melissa York, our latest Never Quit winner, thrives on creating service opportunities for L.A.’s Jewish community. — Sep 27
UAW workers on picket line get show of support from President Biden
Members of the United Auto Workers who are on strike received a strong show of support this week from no less than President Joe Biden. — Sep 27
Oregon state workers ratify contract granting robust wage hikes
Oregon state workers ratified a new contract that includes significant wage increases while maintaining current contract benefits. — Sep 27
Art Institute school and museum staff win first contract
Members of the Art Institute of Chicago Workers United (AICWU/AFSCME) have won a first contract that includes wage increases and addresses critical workplace issues. — Sep 26

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