Local 2930 - Town of Newington

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AFSCME Members Help Secure Pro-Worker Victories Nationwide

Election Day 2019 was a big victory for working families.

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Across the Nation, Workers Are Striking Like It’s 1986

Last year, nearly half a million workers went on strike across the nation, the largest number since 1986, when

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House Bill Simplifies and Fixes PSLF, Overhauls Higher Education

A bill that has been introduced in the House of Representatives would simplify the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for current and would-be participants.

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Mobilizing for the 2019 Municipal Elections

Council 4 is gearing up for the 2019 municipal elections on Nov. 5, 2019.

National AFSCME News

California Merger: Local 1, Council 57 Agree to Unify
By joining with AFSCME Council 57, Public Employees Union members have gained a much stronger voice. — Nov 8
Round-the-Clock Commitment to Public Service
Some AFSCME members perform public service during and after work. Like Oregon member Vanessa Nordyke. — Nov 7
Los Angeles Retiree Selma Benjamin: Dedicated and Determined at 100
At 100, Los Angeles retiree Selman Benjamin remains dedicated and determined – and AFSCME Strong. — Nov 5
Knocking on Doors, Firing Up Voters in Virginia
AFSCME members, along with hundreds of their sisters and brothers from other unions, are working hard in cities across Virginia to turn out the vote on Election Day, which is Tuesday. — Nov 4
Iowa Workers Vote for Recertification – Again
For the third consecutive year, Iowa workers have voted overwhelmingly to recertify their union. — Nov 1

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