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Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

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New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

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AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

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Security when it matters: Pay raises for unionized workers reached multi-decade high in 2023

The last few years have seen a rise in worker momentum, with unionized workers rais

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National AFSCME News

4 anti-worker executive actions, and how they will hurt you
Attacks on workers begin on day one via a series of executive orders. — Jan 23
Love of public health motivates Nebraska Never Quit award winner
Amy Peters, a scientist and a member of the Nebraska Association of Public Employees (AFSCME Local 61), is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. — Jan 22
On MLK Day, AFSCME continues to fight the “struggle that will never end”
AFSCME President Saunders joined America’s Workforce Union Podcast on MLK Day. — Jan 20
Monterey Bay Aquarium workers announce plans to unionize with AFSCME
Workers at Monterey Bay Aquarium in California are seeking to unionize their workplace through AFSCME Council 57. — Jan 17
In Ohio, Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical School workers go on strike
Workers at Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical School in Ohio who are members of AFSCME Local 686 are on strike for fair wages and respect. — Jan 17