Local 1338 Bristol Outside Workers

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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.

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

AFSCME members vow to hold WI Rep. Van Orden accountable for budget bill vote
AFSCME members in Wisconsin are holding U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden accountable for supporting the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” — Aug 1
It’s unanimous. New contract for Baltimore City school staff passes with all yes votes
The new contract for staff at Baltimore City public schools has unanimous support. — Jul 31
AFSCME will remember Wisconsin lawmaker’s support for cruel budget bill
We won’t forget Wisconsin Rep. Tony Wied’s support for the big, ugly budget bill. — Jul 31
We won’t let budget cuts undo 60 years of progress under Medicare and Medicaid
Congress and the president have crashed the programs’ 60th anniversary party with a slash-and-burn budget that threatens to throw our entire health care system into chaos. — Jul 30
Medicare and Medicaid have saved lives for 60 years. We’re fighting to keep it that way.
We celebrate the anniversaries of Medicare and Medicaid with mixed feelings because these programs are under threat. — Jul 29

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