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WALKOUT August 31st!
AFSCME protects the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program from political meddling
Steward Spotlight: APS Investigator Gabriella Pagdilao-Duras Brings Compassion and Advocacy to Stewardship
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This Never Quit winner’s upbringing motivates him to care for his community.
Tashawn Tarver Jr., a crew chief with the City of Albany, New York, and a member of AFSCME Local 1961 (Council 66), is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.
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AFSCME retirees put personal touch on get-out-the-vote effort, mailing 200,000 postcards to members
AFSCME Retirees know how to get out the vote: They’ve mailed nearly 200,000 postcards to fellow AFSCME members in key states.
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Mobilizing for the midterms: Spotlight Michigan
Learn how AFSCME members in Michigan are mobilizing for the midterms.
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911 dispatchers in Pennsylvania win long-overdue recognition, thanks to AFSCME members
AFSCME 911 operators in Pennsylvania pushed a law that brings long-sought recognition to their profession and expands their access to services.
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Corvallis, Oregon, city workers return to work after successful strike
Their strike worked, as City of Corvallis, Oregon, workers returned to work last week with a fair contract in hand.
RSVP for a Walkout August 31
Our empoyers don't want to spend a dime on services that are needed now more than ever. To win a fair union contract, we're walking statewide with allies and community supporters.