AFSCME Local 704

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Independence Mental Health Institute in Independence, Iowa

Following Attack, AFSCME Iowa Nurse Speaks Out for Safe Workplaces

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State Unions: "Yes" to Win-Win, "No" To More Sacrifice

Recent news reports indicate that the recently passed state budget included $450 million i

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Worker Victories Mark 2019 Legislative Session

The General Assembly adjourned its regular 2019 legislative session June 5, providing Council 4 and the labor movement with an opportunity to reflect on significant accomplishments:

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A Crowd of people applaud while two men in the center shake hands, while one displays a signed document

Nevada State Employees Gain Collective Bargaining Rights

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed into law a historic bill granting 20,000 state workers the right to collectively bargain.

National AFSCME News

New Era in Illinois: State Workers Secure Fair Contract
In an unmistakable sign that a new era has dawned in Illinois, state workers have secured a fair, new contract from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration. — Jun 24
NJ Member Goes Back to School Thanks to the Free College Benefit
New Jersey’s Jamika Flowers credits AFSCME Free College with making her educational dream possible. — Jun 21
[email protected] Honors AFSCME, President Saunders
AFSCME and President Lee Saunders were honored by [email protected] for fighting for LGBTQ workers’ rights. — Jun 21
Following Attack, AFSCME Iowa Nurse Speaks Out for Safe Workplaces
"They refused to let my co-workers donate vacation days to help me make it through. They refused my request for unpaid time off once my paid sick time ran out. And finally, they fired me." — Jun 20
San Diego Puts Ill-Conceived ‘Proposition B’ Pension Measure to Bed
Measure denying pensions for new public service workers in San Diego is now history. — Jun 20

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We Can Never Be Divided