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AFSCME's Work Highlighted in Labor Journal
AFSCME's Work Highlighted in Labor Journal
Local 1072 Distributes Masks On Campus
Local 1072 Distributes Masks On Campus
AFSCME Wins Higher Ed Oversight Hearing
AFSCME Wins Higher Ed Oversight Hearing
UMD and USM usually treat staff as disposable. This budget crisis is no different.
UMD and USM usually treat staff as disposable. This budget crisis is no different.
AFSCME National Updates
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AFSCME corrections officers in Connecticut recognized for making workplaces safer
Advocating for safer workplaces wins accolades for AFSCME corrections workers in Connecticut.
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AFSCME working and retiree members call out politicians who gutted life-saving programs
AFSCME members called out anti-worker politicians who voted to gut life-saving programs.
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Officer who died in 1950 honored during Law Enforcement Week thanks to AFSCME member’s research
A Connecticut police officer who died in the line of duty in 1950 will be honored during National Law Enforcement Week thanks to the determination of members of AFSCME Local 724 (Council 4).
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Illinois State workers win a new contract, end 4-week strike
AFSCME members end Illinois State University strike after winning a strong new contract.
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Cleveland primary care providers are forming a union with AFSCME
Primary care providers who work for Cleveland’s MetroHealth network are forming a union through AFSCME Ohio Council 8.