AFSCME Supports New Universal Child Care Legislation
Too many families struggle to afford high-quality child care. However, thanks to a new bill introduced by Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Deb Haaland, that might change.
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A President’s Empty Promises
Though he claimed to be a champion of workers, President Donald Trump has proven to be an ally of corporations and wealthy special interests.
Pete Levine |In No Uncertain Terms
During EMS Week, AFSCME recognizes the skill and dedication shown by EMS professionals.
Pete Levine |AFSCME Celebrates Law Enforcement Week
National Police Week is a time to honor fallen law enforcement officers, as well as a time for the law enforcement community to stand in solidarity with each other.
Pete Levine |Protecting Nurses During National Nurses Week
Under the Workplace Violence Prevention bill, which was re-introduced in Congress earlier this year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) would require employers to develop and implement plans to prevent on-the-job violence.
Kathleen Cancio, Pete Levine |NELP Honors President Saunders on its 50th Anniversary
AFSCME President Lee Saunders was honored by the National Employment Law Project during its 50th anniversary celebration.
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Ideas@AFSCME: Let's Talk About Taxes!
For the first Ideas@AFSCME Facebook Live chat, we talked about how Americans feel about paying taxes.
Pete Levine |International Public Sector Unions Tackle Privatization
North American members of Public Services International – an international confederation of public sector labor unions – gathered in Washington, D.C., last week to discuss the many threats posed by privatization.
Pete Levine |Stop & Shop Strike Ends with Victory for Workers
The 31,000 workers of the Stop & Shop grocery chain in New England have reached a tentative agreement with their employer and are headed back to work.
Pete Levine |Public Service Loan Forgiveness: A Broken Promise
Just over two years after the first applicants of the PSLF became eligible for loan forgiveness, 99% of processed applications for forgiveness have been rejected.
Pete Levine |AFSCME Announces Family Scholarships Winners
These winners are ready to take the next step toward their higher education, with the momentum of the $2,000 annual award – renewable for up to four years – behind them.
Pete Levine, Pete Levine |AFSCME Celebrates National Library Workers Day
On National Library Workers Day, discover how AFSCME library workers meet their communities’ ever-evolving library needs.
Pete Levine |Retiree Membership Surges as AFSCME Members Stick with their Union
Public service retirees are choosing to join together through AFSCME like never before.
Pete Levine |AFSCME Supports IDEA Full Funding Act
The IDEA Full Funding Act would ensure that every child with a disability has sufficient access to educational opportunities.
Pete Levine |We Mourn the Loss of Our CSEA Brother
AFSCME mourns the loss of a CSEA Region 5 brother, Dennis “Matt” Howe, a New York state Department of Transportation maintenance worker.
Pete Levine |Barbara Jacobs: A Half Century of Service
A mail clerk at The Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Jacobs has been a welcome presence for the academy’s cadets throughout her nearly 50-year career.
Pete Levine |A Life-Changing Call Leads to a Life of Service
Now, 18 years later, Glodo, a member of AFSCME Local 1180, is proud to still work for the city of Tulsa as a dispatcher for the fire and police departments.
Namita Waghray, Pete Levine |Victories Against Anti-Worker Laws in Missouri, New Mexico Show Momentum
Together, these two recent victories reflect a broader push in the states to unrig the rules that rob working families of their voices.
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A Vital Link in the Chain
911 dispatchers save lives. Unfortunately, their contributions to the emergency response system are often overlooked. A new bill co-sponsored by former AFSCME member Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA) will change that.
Pete Levine |AFSCME Next Wave Launches #NoFilter Podcast
AFSCME is launching a new podcast, #NoFilter, to spark a conversation about activism, social justice and union organizing among young union members.
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