Local 3429 New Haven Paraprofessionals

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Biden: Union, business leaders agree that funding the front lines is ‘urgent’

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice president-elect Kamala Harris on Monday brought together business and union leaders, including AFSCME President Lee Saunders, for a virtual meeting to discuss an

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In the middle of a pandemic, Trump threatens health care for millions of Americans

It was bad enough that the Trump administration failed miserably in its r

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Through our electoral program, AFSCME members made a difference in the 2020 election

With so much at stake for working families in the 2020 election, AFSCME members across the country stood up to the challenge once again.

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PA members fired up and ready to go at AFSCME volunteer kickoff

This past Saturday, you might have been cooking a late breakfast, planning a fun weekend activity or taking some quiet time with your family.

Protect Our Schools!

Please add your name to our petition to Gov. Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona urging safe and successful schools amid the spike in COVID-19 cases.

National AFSCME News

Facing an ‘economic battering,’ Congress must fund the front lines
A New York Times article echoes AFSCME’s call to urgently fund the front lines. — Dec 4
Despite tragedy, management resistance, solidarity wins MI nurses new contract
Amid tragedy, the nurses of McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan, found a renewed solidarity – and won a new contract. — Dec 3
Finally, a seat at the table for Nevada state workers
It’s taken Nevada state workers years to get to this stage, but they are finally beginning to negotiate their first contract. — Dec 2
Saunders credits sustained voter engagement for Biden-Harris win
For Our Future, a grassroots voter engagement organization, helped deliver a Biden-Harris win. Find out how. — Dec 1
Amid a pandemic, a librarian doubles down for Los Angeles
Toktam Gholami, a Los Angeles librarian, is doubling down for her community during the pandemic. — Nov 30

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