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At ‘shred’ event, Minnesota union members sound the alarm on Project 2025

AFSCME Minnesota Council 5 and Council 65 members participated in a “shred” event outside the state Capitol in St. Paul to sound the alarm about Project 2025. — Oct 3

A prestigious post with U.S. Marshals gives Washington probation officer more ways to serve his community

Our latest Public Safety Spotlight is WFSE member Jose Gonzalez, a Washington corrections specialist. — Oct 2

A Rochester social worker tackles many crises, with one goal: to help people

Never Quit winner Danielle Ashton helps people in crisis in Rochester. — Oct 1

Union members in MI, PA highlight how Trump’s Project 2025 will shred our freedoms

“Shred” events in Pennsylvania and Michigan highlighted the dangers of Project 2025. — Sep 30

Cincinnati 311 operator is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award

Shaundale Green Jr., a 311 operator for the City of Cincinnati and member of AFSCME Ohio Council 8, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. — Sep 27

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