AFSCME Local 196

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The union difference: Greatest wealth gains are for Black and Hispanic union households

We’ve said it before: Life is better in a union.

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Report: Cultural institutions took federal money but still let go of workers

Some of the nation’s largest cultural institutions accepted more than $1.6 billion in federal help to weather the coronavirus pandemic, but continued to let go of workers – even though the assistan

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AFSCME supports lowering drug prices to help millions of Americans

When Fran Krugen’s late husband was first diagnosed with diabetes, his insulin cost about $35 a bottle.

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National AFSCME News

New part-time library workers join CSEA
It took six months of persistence, but 89 part-time library workers in Long Island are now part of CSEA. Welcome. — Sep 24
Reproductive justice is economic justice
AFSCME signed on to an amicus brief in a case before the Supreme Court that threatens the constitutional right to access reproductive care, including abortion. — Sep 23
AFSCME supports lowering drug prices to help millions of Americans
AFSCME supports a proposal to lower drug prices that would help millions of Americans afford their prescription medications and avoid impossible choices. — Sep 21
DC 37 and nonprofit workers applaud signing of labor peace agreement
DC 37 and nonprofit workers applaud the signing of a labor peace agreement. — Sep 20
A New Jersey member’s career grows thanks to the AFSCME Free College Benefit
AFSCME’s Free College benefit is helping a New Jersey member fulfill her life goal. — Sep 17

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AFSCME Local 196

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The union difference: Greatest wealth gains are for Black and Hispanic union households

Photo credit: Getty.

Report: Cultural institutions took federal money but still let go of workers

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AFSCME members honored during Community Change event

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AFSCME supports lowering drug prices to help millions of Americans

Support Pandemic Hazard Pay for Essential Workers

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