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Workers for Kansas City, MO, secure raises in bid to prevent brain drain
University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization
Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut
New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide
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National AFSCME News
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Defending the sacred freedom to organize
This Fourth of July, we celebrate our freedoms, including the freedom to organize.
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After Congress passes disastrous budget bill, AFSCME pledges to hold lawmakers accountable
As Congress passes a dangerous budget bill, AFSCME promises to hold lawmakers accountable.
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Cracking cases and fighting for fairness across Michigan
Special agents in Michigan bring their professional dedication to building their union.
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Why target the vulnerable? NJ nurse asks her House member to reject Medicaid cuts
A New Jersey nurse asks her House member why he jeopardized the lives of the people she cares for by supporting the so-called “big, beautiful bill.”
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Senate’s budget sells out working people to make billionaires richer
The Senate’s budget bill makes deeper cuts to Medicaid, food assistance and public services than the House version.

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