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Washington State AFSCME Council 28 Victorious in Federal Court

Federal Court Rejection of Corporate-Backed Lawsuit Is A Win for Working People

A federal court has ruled in favor of working families and against wealthy special interests in D

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As Fires Burned in California, AFSCME Members Helped and Were Helped

LOS ANGELES — As fires burned in Northern and Southern California and the death toll continu

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Yellow police tape reads, "Crime scene. Do not cross."

AFSCME Supports Bill Curbing Workplace Violence

Pamela Knight, a child protective investigator with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Service (DCFS), was sent to check on the welfare of a child last fall.

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Public Charge Rule Would Turn American Dream into Nightmare for Millions

This summer, I joined thousands of union members at a rally in Philadelphia to speak out against the Trump administration’s family separation policy.

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National AFSCME News

AFSCME Free College Benefit Elevates Careers
Meet Robin Cartwright, an AFSCME member in Pennsylvania. She earned a promotion by taking advantage of AFSCME Free College. You could, too. — Dec 7
A Community Rallies Behind AFSCME Member’s Effort to Help Puerto Rico
When Hurricanes Maria and Irma struck, AFSCME member Gardy Domenech began a modest relief drive. He had no idea how his community in Mansfield, Pennsylvania, would rally behind him. — Dec 6
Federal Court Rejection of Corporate-Backed Lawsuit Is A Win for Working People
A federal court has rejected an attempt by corporate-backed forces to illegally obtain reimbursements of legally collected collective-bargaining fees. — Dec 4
What Makes a Good Infrastructure Plan?
AFSCME has long encouraged public investment in our country’s infrastructure. In 2019, we will continue to make our voices heard so that any infrastructure plan creates good jobs and invests in public services. — Dec 3
CSEA Workers Get Creative, Help FBI Catch Suspected Child Pornographer
These CSEA workers would’ve made MacGyver proud for the way they helped the FBI solve a crime. — Nov 30