Local 1161 Hartford CT Public Housing Employees

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AFSCME honors public safety professionals during National Law Enforcement Week

National Law Enforcement Week gives us an opportunity to recognize the sacrifices and contributions of America’s public safety professionals.

Support Pandemic Hazard Pay for Essential Workers

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, essential workers put their health and well-being on the line. Contact your legislators and Gov. Lamont and urge them to support pandemic hazard pay in the upcoming special session.

National AFSCME News

For Illinois paramedic, a desire to fully serve his community is hampered by short-staffing
Fully serving his community is Illinois paramedic Nick Fensom’s goal. But short-staffing is thwarting him from doing that. — Jun 2
Geologists rock: Celebrating our rock and mineral scientists in natural resources
Protecting Ohio’s natural and mineral resources is OCSEA members Brittany Parrick’s job – and she rocks. — Jun 1
Understaffing, other workplace challenges discussed in mental health worker round table
In a round table discussion, mental health workers discussed their workplace challenges and ways to resolve them. — May 31
Thanking EMS professionals is not enough; we must help them solve a staffing crisis
To thank the EMS professionals who save lives in our communities every day, we must help them solve a staffing crisis they cannot address single-handedly. — May 26
Kidspace Children’s Museum workers announce plans to build power through AFSCME
Workers at Kidspace Museum want to unionize to gain respect and have a say in the daily decision-making process. — May 25

Senate’s Health Care Bill Just as Bad as the House Bill

Local 1161 Hartford CT Public Housing Employees

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For Illinois paramedic, a desire to fully serve his community is hampered by short-staffing

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Thanking EMS professionals is not enough; we must help them solve a staffing crisis

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AFSCME honors public safety professionals during National Law Enforcement Week

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This Nurses Week, we salute those who care for us and stress the need to hire more nurses

Support Pandemic Hazard Pay for Essential Workers

National AFSCME News