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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

A new rule threatens home care providers and their clients
A rule change proposed by the Labor Department threatens home care providers. — Aug 8
In Phoenix, AFL bus tour reveals Arizonans’ anger over ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
At the Phoenix stop of the AFL-CIO’s bus tour, AFSCME members railed against lawmakers’ support of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill.” — Aug 8
Workers at historic Baltimore library system ratify first union contract
Workers at the fabled Baltimore library system have won a landmark contract. — Aug 8
Official in whom Oregon AFSCME members lost confidence is retiring 
See ya! An Oregon state official who lost the confidence of AFSCME members is retiring. — Aug 7
Duke University workers hold the line and win
Solidarity is key to Duke University workers getting a fair contract. — Aug 6

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