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SEBAC Statement on Recent Agreement Over Disability Retirement Protocols

Disability retirement benefits are an essential protection for our members who participate in the state employees retirement system, providing a lifetime retirement allowance and health insurance

Putnam Custodians Union

Un-Quiet Corner: Putnam Custodians Beat Privatization And Save Union Jobs with Labor-Tenant Solidarity

Last fall, trouble started brewing in Putnam, a town of 7,000 in the northeast “Quiet Corner” of Connecticut.

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Council 4 mourns the passing of Retiree activist Beverly Manes

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beverly Manes, an active Council 4 member, local president, and Retiree Chapter member. She was 75 years old.

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Region 20 School District Employees are “Grateful and Proud” to Welcome New Era and Contract

For most union locals it is standard practice that every few years a contract is negotiated.

National AFSCME News

AFSCME corrections members protest unsafe conditions at Illinois facility
Safety is a big worry for staff at the Menard Correctional Center in Illinois. — Jul 26
Trump’s Project 2025 would tear down our country’s health care system
Learn how Trump’s Project 2025 will wreck our health care system. — Jul 25
AFSCME retiree: Project 2025 and Trump will wreak havoc on retirement security
An AFSCME retiree warns about the impact of a second Trump term on senior citizens. — Jul 24
AFSCME is ‘all in’ for Vice President Kamala Harris
AFSCME endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for president. — Jul 23
AFSCME praises, honors Joe Biden after president ends his reelection campaign
AFSCME President Lee Saunders reacted to President Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign. — Jul 22

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