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August 28, 2020

Voters in another state – Ohio – strongly support federal aid to states, cities, towns, schools

Ohio voters of all political stripes overwhelmingly want Congress to provide federal aid to struggling states, cities, towns and schools, according to a new poll.

August 06, 2020

Labor leaders join their voices together to call on Senate to pass Heroes Act

Labor leaders jointly called on the Senate to pass the House-approved Heroes Act, which includes nearly $1 trillion in federal aid to states, cities and towns.

July 27, 2020

New national ads urge Senate to prevent ‘painful cuts to essential public services’

New AFSCME ads urging the Senate to provide federal aid are going national today.

July 24, 2020

Arizona poll shows overwhelming support for federal aid to states, cities, towns, schools

A new poll of Arizona voters shows overwhelming, bipartisan support – 75% – for federal aid to struggling states, cities, towns and school districts.

July 23, 2020

Retirees urged to call the Senate demanding federal aid to states, localities

A former Ohio governor and AFSCME President Lee Saunders asked AFSCME Retirees to call the Senate and demand aid for states and localities.

July 17, 2020

Bold Federal Aid Needed Now, Says Former Fed Chair Bernanke

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says that bold federal aid is urgently needed to save the economy and fight the pandemic.

July 08, 2020

AFSCME members pressure Senate to act on aid to states, cities and towns

During an AFSCME tele-town hall, President Lee Saunders and AFSCME members called on their union family to pressure their U.S. senators to approve aid to states, cities and towns.

June 25, 2020

Fight to #SavethePostOffice

The coronavirus pandemic has devastated the U.S. Postal Service. Join the fight to #SavethePostOffice.

June 16, 2020

Nevada AFSCME members speak out on budget changes

AFSCME Local 4041 members are speaking out against the governor’s plan to furlough Nevada state employees.

June 16, 2020

MN Behavioral Health Members Find Community Online, Build Union Strength

Rather than feeling isolated during the coronavirus pandemic., Minnesota’s behavioral health workers are strengthening their union bonds online.

June 01, 2020

Saunders joins Families USA in calling for more federal aid, Medicaid funding

AFSCME President Lee Saunders joined health care advocates in urging Congress to provide more federal aid to states, cities and towns – including expanding Medicaid.

May 28, 2020

NV Senators, Front-Line Workers Call for State, Local Aid

Nevada’s U.S. senators and AFSCME Local 4041 members agree – it’s high time the Senate passes a federal aid package to states, cities and towns.

May 28, 2020

A fiscal tsunami is headed for states, cities, towns. Why is the Senate still not acting?

States, cities and towns need help fast but the U.S. Senate refuses to act. Why?

May 21, 2020

U.S. Business Leaders Call on Senate to Help States, Cities and Towns

Leaders of leading U.S. businesses joined labor and government officials in urging Congress to do more to help states, cities and towns amid the coronavirus pandemic.

May 21, 2020

All EMS Workers Should be Eligible for Federal Benefits Program

The Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program shouldn’t exclude EMS workers based on whom they work for.

May 20, 2020

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.

May 18, 2020

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.

May 14, 2020

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.

May 13, 2020

Saunders Named to Economic Task Force Set Up by Biden, Sanders

AFSCME president will serve on an economy task force created by former Democratic presidential rivals.

May 13, 2020

AFSCME Members Keep Maine Moving Forward

Maine lawmakers and AFSCME leaders agree – Congress needs to provide state and local aid to prevent an economic catastrophe.

May 08, 2020

Congress Can’t Abandon States, Localities As Unemployment Climbs Sky High

With record unemployment, now is not the time to add fuel to the fire. Congress must provide state and local aid to prevent even more job losses.

May 07, 2020

Congressional Black Caucus Town Hall on State, Local Aid Features Florida Member, President Saunders

An AFSCME Florida member joined African American lawmakers in calling on Congress to provide aid to state and local governments.

April 28, 2020

Pelosi, Schumer Join AFSCME Members to Push Congress for State, Local Aid

Pro-worker congressional leaders fight alongside AFSCME members for state, local aid.

April 15, 2020

AFSCME Leaders, Markey Discuss Ways to Protect Front-Line Workers

A virtual conversation between AFSCME leaders and Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey revolved around protecting front-line workers.

April 14, 2020

AFSCME Urgently Demands More Aid from Congress for States, Localities

More coronavirus relief is needed. That much is clear. But what sort of aid should Congress provide? We have ideas.

April 09, 2020

At COVID-19 Town Hall, Biden Praises Public Service Workers and Their Unions

At a virtual town hall on the challenges stemming from the COVID-19 crisis, former Vice President Joe Biden praised public service workers and their unions for their response to the outbreak.

April 07, 2020

More Aid Is Needed and This is What It Should Look Like

Congress needs to provide more relief to help our nation’s workers and economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what that aid should look like.

April 06, 2020

‘We Will Emerge Stronger Because of Your Heroic Work’

During a tele-town hall on Saturday, AFSCME President Lee Saunders thanked members for doing heroic work during this pandemic and told them how AFSCME has their backs.

March 25, 2020

NY Paramedic: ‘Our Most Immediate Concern is a Shortage of Equipment’

Getting protective equipment is the top priority for a New York paramedic fighting the coronavirus.

Federal Budget & Taxes Archive

Voters in another state – Ohio – strongly support federal aid to states, cities, towns, schools

Labor leaders join their voices together to call on Senate to pass Heroes Act

New national ads urge Senate to prevent ‘painful cuts to essential public services’

Arizona poll shows overwhelming support for federal aid to states, cities, towns, schools

Retirees urged to call the Senate demanding federal aid to states, localities

Bold Federal Aid Needed Now, Says Former Fed Chair Bernanke

AFSCME members pressure Senate to act on aid to states, cities and towns

Fight to #SavethePostOffice

Nevada AFSCME members speak out on budget changes

MN Behavioral Health Members Find Community Online, Build Union Strength

Saunders joins Families USA in calling for more federal aid, Medicaid funding

NV Senators, Front-Line Workers Call for State, Local Aid

A fiscal tsunami is headed for states, cities, towns. Why is the Senate still not acting?

U.S. Business Leaders Call on Senate to Help States, Cities and Towns

All EMS Workers Should be Eligible for Federal Benefits Program

To Avoid Economic Depression, Senate Must Pass Federal Support for Local Services

During National EMS Week, Thank First Responders with More Than Words

AFSCME Members Recovering From COVID-19 Share Their Stories, Seek State, Local Aid

Saunders Named to Economic Task Force Set Up by Biden, Sanders

AFSCME Members Keep Maine Moving Forward

Congress Can’t Abandon States, Localities As Unemployment Climbs Sky High

Congressional Black Caucus Town Hall on State, Local Aid Features Florida Member, President Saunders

Pelosi, Schumer Join AFSCME Members to Push Congress for State, Local Aid

AFSCME Leaders, Markey Discuss Ways to Protect Front-Line Workers

AFSCME Urgently Demands More Aid from Congress for States, Localities

At COVID-19 Town Hall, Biden Praises Public Service Workers and Their Unions

More Aid Is Needed and This is What It Should Look Like

‘We Will Emerge Stronger Because of Your Heroic Work’

NY Paramedic: ‘Our Most Immediate Concern is a Shortage of Equipment’

Corrections, EMS Workers Stress Need for Resources in COVID-19 Fight