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The union difference in action: New Haven paraprofessionals win extra duty pay increase

The union difference is evident in Connecticut, where AFSCME paraprofessionals in New Haven won extra duty pay for working before- and after-school programs. — Dec 15

Congress should fully fund public services in 2023

Federal dollars help communities across the country afford the public services we all rely on, which is why Congress must approve a fully funded budget for 2023. — Dec 14

AFSCME applauds signing of Respect for Marriage Act

AFSCME celebrated President Joe Biden’s signing of the Respect for Marriage Act. — Dec 13

'A force for good on our campus’: Never Quit winner is housekeeper at university in Pennsylvania

Desa Fry, a housekeeper at Millersville University in Pennsylvania and member of AFSCME Local 2421 (District Council 89), is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award — Dec 8

AFSCME members helped make the midterm elections a historic success

AFSCME members returned to the streets this year, knocking on almost 200,000 AFSCME doors and helping to make the midterm elections a historic success. — Dec 7

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