Local 562

AFSCME Local 562 represents nearly 400 hard-working state administrative-clerical employees in more than 30 state agencies, including DMV, DDS, DOL, DCF, DSS, DMHAS, WCSU, NVCC and NCC.

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness: A Broken Promise

Megha Desai is a public defender in Multnomah County, Oregon. In a given week, she might work upwards of 60 hours. Right now, she has about 145 open cases.

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Solidarity and Support for Striking Shop & Shop Workers

Hamden, CT, April 15, 2019 - Leaders of AFT Connecticut and Council 4 AFSCME today presented a joint donation to workers picketing outside the Dixwell Avenue Stop & Shop in Hamden.

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Council 4 Conference Charts Path Forward In Post-Janus World

Using the Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v.

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AFSCME Celebrates National Library Workers Day

All-knowing sources of information. Tour guides to the highways and byways of history. The friendly voice of a morning story time.

National AFSCME News

International Public Sector Unions Tackle Privatization
North American members of Public Services International – an international confederation of public sector labor unions – gathered in Washington, D.C., last week to discuss the many threats posed by privatization. — Apr 25
[email protected]: Let's Talk About Taxes!
For the first [email protected] Facebook Live chat, we talked about how Americans feel about paying taxes. — Apr 24
We Honor the Life and Legacy of Sister Jacquie Jones-Walsh
Sister Jacquie Jones-Walsh was a civil rights leader in the Pacific Northwest and a longtime AFSCME Council 28 leader. — Apr 24
New Budget Recognizes Those Taking on New Mexico’s Biggest Challenges
With a labor-friendly governor and legislature in place, working people in New Mexico won big in the new state budget. — Apr 23
Stop & Shop Strike Ends with Victory for Workers
The 31,000 workers of the Stop & Shop grocery chain in New England have reached a tentative agreement with their employer and are headed back to work. — Apr 22

Fighting For Connecticut State Clerical Workers Rights And Freedoms