AFSCME Local 704

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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

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Get back in action with Council 4 Fall Trainings

Council 4's Fall 2024 training schedule has arrived!

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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.

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New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

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Tell Gov. Lamont to Ensure Safe & Successful Schools

Help us make a difference in 2021 by adding your name to our petition urging Gov. Ned Lamont to take action to protect our school communities during COVID-19.

National AFSCME News

Retiree says budget bill plays with people’s lives by gutting lifesaving programs
The cruel budget bill shouldn’t become law, AFSCME retiree tells Congress. — Jun 26
Judge blocks administration’s efforts to bust federal employee unions
A federal judge says no to the administration’s attempt to bust federal unions. — Jun 25
A new law enforcement union rises in the Land of Enchantment
Taos, New Mexico, police formed a union to get paid what they are worth. — Jun 25
Never Quit winner helps make Saratoga Springs, N.Y., look beautiful
Rob Wheelock, a public works supervisor for the city of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. — Jun 25
Alaska member makes long journey to tell lawmakers to protect lifesaving services
An Alaska member made a 4,000-mile journey to tell lawmakers face-to-face to protect the services that working families rely on. — Jun 24