To Avoid Economic Depression, Senate Must Pass Federal Support for Local Services
Conservative economists and liberal politicians alike agree that to avoid a protracted national economic catastrophe, the federal government must do more to help states, cities and towns.
Pandemic Sparks Awareness of the Importance of Mental Health
May is Mental Health Month and the COVID-19 crisis shows that people’s mental health is as important as their physical and economic health.
During National EMS Week, Thank First Responders with More Than Words
This year, National EMS Week comes amid a national emergency of nearly unprecedented proportions. Just as EMS professionals across the country are rising to the challenge, so must the U.S. Senate.
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During National EMS Week, Thank First Responders with More Than Words
This year, National EMS Week comes amid a national emergency of nearly unprecedented proportions. Just as EMS professionals across the country are rising to the challenge, so must the U.S. Senate.
AFSCME Members Recovering From COVID-19 Share Their Stories, Seek State, Local Aid
In a press call, AFSCME front-line workers shared stories of suffering with COVID-19 as they highlighted the urgent need for congressional aid.
Helping to Bring Babies into the World of COVID-19
In obstetrics, social distancing is just not possible. Hawaii nurse Sharay Souza continues to work diligently, despite her fears of contracting COVID-19.
In Depth
Impossible Choices
Closing schools, cutting mass transit and shuttering hospitals. If Congress doesn’t help states and localities, they might be forced to do all that and more.
Fund the Front Lines
Our country needs public service workers now more than ever. Cutting public services now is not an option, Congress. Fund the front lines.
Honoring the Past, Fighting for the Future
AFSCME Retirees are a big factor in our union’s growth agenda. Their message to working members is clear: “We need to keep fighting for what previous generations have won.”
Featured Benefits
A 57-Year-Old AFSCME Free College Graduate’s Advice: ‘If I can do it, you can do it’
If a 57-year old AFSCME member can earn his associate degree through the AFSCME Free College benefit, so can you.
Hurry. The Deadline for the AFSCME Family Scholarship Is Fast Approaching.
AFSCME has extended the deadline for the AFSCME Family Scholarship to Jan. 15. Hurry up and apply.
Earn a Bachelor’s Degree with New AFSCME Benefit
Exciting new benefit: Introducing a bachelor’s degree completion program for AFSCME members and their families.
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