NEW LONDON, Local 1378

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Video of Kelly Yearney, heavy equipment operator

On Equal Pay Day, what can you do to bridge the gender wage gap?

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As worker activism continues to rise, Congress must not delay approval of the PRO Act

AFSCME wholeheartedly supports the newly reintroduced Richard Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act), which would make it easier for workers in the private sector to form stron

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AFSCME launches ‘Staff the Front Lines’ initiative

Understaffing of state and local government jobs has hit crisis levels.

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Ten things to love about your union on Valentine's Day

Here are 10 things to love about your union on Valentine's Day — and every day of the year:

National AFSCME News

HGEA member says elected office is a natural place for union members
Find out why this former HGEA member believes union members are well suited for political office. — Mar 22
9 to 5’s Ellen Cassedy joins AFSCME in celebrating Women’s History Month
Ellen Cassedy, a co-founder of the 9 to 5 movement, joined AFSCME in a virtual celebration of Women’s History Month. — Mar 21
From Union Scholar to AFSCME staff: My journey in the labor movement
An AFSCME staffer recalls her experience as a Union Scholar and urges college students of color to apply. — Mar 20
Persistence pays as Michigan’s highly skilled workers secure big pay raise
Persistence paid off as AFSCME members fought for higher wages for highly skilled tradespeople who work for the state of Michigan. — Mar 17
School support staff in Ohio county end strike after ratifying a fair contract offer
With a new contract in hand, OAPSE Local 51 members conclude 12-day strike. — Mar 16

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