AFSCME Local 1716

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Questions? Concerns? Ask the Local 1716 President!

AFSCME Local 1716 wants to hear from you, our members.

Do you have a question or concern? Do you want to know more about what's happening with your union? Then go to the source!

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Philadelphia Museum of Art workers begin strike over unfair labor practices for better wages, benefits

Faced with the management’s refusal to remedy unfair labor practices and address workers’ major priorities during contract negotiations, AFSCME Local 397 (District Counc

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AFSCME partners to host webinars on public service loan forgiveness

AFSCME is committed to helping you get the student debt relief you deserve.

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Public Student Loan Forgiveness: Info and Resources

The cost of college increased tenfold since the 1970s. Meanwhile, the top 1% graduate debt-free and politicians continue to choose corporate tax breaks over funding for higher education.

National AFSCME News

Some workers for Alexandria, Virginia, choose to form union through AFSCME
Labor and trades workers for the City of Alexandria, Virginia, voted overwhelmingly to join AFSCME. — Sep 30
‘I’m here for the people’: City of Miami administrative assistant is Never Quit winner
Ray Custodio, a member of Local 1907 (AFSCME Florida), is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. — Sep 29
Thousands of Sharp HealthCare RNs in California ratify historic contract
In California, thousands of nurses who work for Sharp HealthCare are celebrating a fair and hard-fought contract. — Sep 28
St. Louis city and county employees fight for – and win – paid family and medical leave
Member of AFSCM Local 410 (Council 61) were key in ensuring workers for the city and county of St. Louis, Missouri, get paid FMLA leave. — Sep 27
Philadelphia Museum of Art workers begin strike over unfair labor practices for better wages, benefits
Workers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art went on strike starting Monday seeking better wages and benefits from management. — Sep 27

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