Retirees Chapter 4

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It’s Up to Us: Labor Carrying the King Legacy Forward

The following is adapted from remarks delivered by President Saunders at the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor’s Martin Luther King Day Breakfast on January 14, 2023.

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AFSCME supports bill that would further expand and improve loan forgiveness program

Thanks to efforts by the Biden administration and AFSCME, many public service workers,

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AFSCME supports legislative proposal to study mental health in the workplace

Many AFSCME members work in high-stress fields such as public safety, health care, emergency medical services and firefighting.

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AFSCME members from across the country are sharing their stories of progress over the last two years.

The last two years have been full of challenges.

Support Pandemic Hazard Pay for Essential Workers

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, essential workers put their health and well-being on the line. Contact your legislators and Gov. Lamont and urge them to support pandemic hazard pay in the upcoming special session.

Tell Gov. Lamont to Ensure Safe & Successful Schools

Help us make a difference in 2021 by adding your name to our petition urging Gov. Ned Lamont to take action to protect our school communities during COVID-19.

National AFSCME News

Beef up — don’t bludgeon — the IRS
The new House leadership wants to cut much-needed funding for the IRS. Why? — Jan 31
Legislation would give Walters Art Museum employees collective bargaining rights
Legislation filed in the Maryland legislature would allow Walters Art Museum workers to form a union. — Jan 27
HGEA members fight for – and win – hazard pay for COVID-era work
HGEA makes a difference for employees of the County of Maui. The union fought for – and won – hazard pay for over 1,300 workers. — Jan 26
Nebraska Supreme Court to workers: Yes, you can wear blue jeans to work
The Nebraska Supreme Court has resolved a denim dilemma. The court ruled state workers for one agency can wear blue jeans to work if appropriate, and not just on casual Fridays. — Jan 25
Never Quit winners who learned CPR just in case save two students from choking
Rhode Island Never Quit winners had learned CPR just in case. They ended up saving two elementary school students from choking to death. — Jan 23

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Retirees Chapter 4

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It’s Up to Us: Labor Carrying the King Legacy Forward

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AFSCME supports bill that would further expand and improve loan forgiveness program

union.png

AFSCME supports legislative proposal to study mental health in the workplace

union_hall.png

AFSCME members from across the country are sharing their stories of progress over the last two years.

Support Pandemic Hazard Pay for Essential Workers

Tell Gov. Lamont to Ensure Safe & Successful Schools

National AFSCME News

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