Local 1221 Spokane

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Workers Memorial Day 2021 arrives at a moment of the greatest urgency, when the front lines of the war against

Workers in health care and social service industries are a big step closer to having safer workplaces.

Dear union siblings,

Pregnant workers to gain protections under House-passed bill
A bill that passed the house today would ban workplace discrimination against pregnant employees and job applicants. — May 14
Promoting solidarity during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
AFSCME welcomed the National Employment Law Project’s Han Lu for a discussion of Asian American solidarity during Asian Pacific Heritage Month. — May 13
AFSCME helps defeat anti-union bills in Florida
AFSCME members in Florida successfully organized this legislative session to defeat anti-union and anti-pension bills. — May 12
AFSCME members raise awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month
This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s empower behavioral health workers to improve the quality of care they provide to clients with mental illnesses. — May 12
Major legislative wins for Maryland workers – especially in higher ed
Thanks to AFSCME members, Maryland workers – especially those working in colleges and universities – saw major gains in this year’s legislative session. — May 11