AFSCME Local 1716

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Biden: Union, business leaders agree that funding the front lines is ‘urgent’

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice president-elect Kamala Harris on Monday brought together business and union leaders, including AFSCME President Lee Saunders, for a virtual meeting to discuss an

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In the middle of a pandemic, Trump threatens health care for millions of Americans

It was bad enough that the Trump administration failed miserably in its r

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Through our electoral program, AFSCME members made a difference in the 2020 election

With so much at stake for working families in the 2020 election, AFSCME members across the country stood up to the challenge once again.

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Please add your name to our petition to Gov. Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona urging safe and successful schools amid the spike in COVID-19 cases.

National AFSCME News

Despite tragedy, management resistance, solidarity wins MI nurses new contract
Amid tragedy, the nurses of McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan, found a renewed solidarity – and won a new contract. — Dec 3
Finally, a seat at the table for Nevada state workers
It’s taken Nevada state workers years to get to this stage, but they are finally beginning to negotiate their first contract. — Dec 2
Saunders credits sustained voter engagement for Biden-Harris win
For Our Future, a grassroots voter engagement organization, helped deliver a Biden-Harris win. Find out how. — Dec 1
Amid a pandemic, a librarian doubles down for Los Angeles
Toktam Gholami, a Los Angeles librarian, is doubling down for her community during the pandemic. — Nov 30
Western New York workers rally to save retiree health care benefits
Members of two local unions in Western NY are fighting back against taking away retiree benefits to cut city costs. — Nov 24

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