AFSCME Council 61

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With former Vice President Joe Biden confirming his participation on Tuesday, the AFSCME-sponsored presidential candidate forum on Aug.

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

July 11, 2019

Contact: Mazie Stilwell, Communications Specialist

Today, the latest attempt by the Trump administration to repeal the Affordable Care Act will

AFSCME is on a roll. We are notching victories coast to coast – at the bargaining table, in the organizing trenches and in state capitals.

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Despite Vetoes, Alaska Members Fight for Public Services
Alaska members are not giving up the fight to reverse Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes. They’re working with the legislature to prevent public services and higher education from being decimated. — Jul 18
We Applaud House Effort to Give Federal Employees Paid Leave
We applaud the House for passing a bill that would guarantee federal workers up to 12 weeks of paid leave to care for their children or sick family members or to recover from serious medical problems. — Jul 17
2020 Public Service Forum is Largest Candidate Event in AFSCME History
With at least 19 participants, the 2020 Public Service Forum will be the largest presidential candidate forum in AFSCME history. — Jul 16
AFSCME Supports Domestic Worker Bill of Rights
The legislation would ensure “that rights aren’t just on paper, but that they can be enforced and implemented” legally and in ways to decrease retaliation. — Jul 16
AFSCME President Lee Saunders Welcomes Acosta Resignation
While the resignation of Labor Secretary Alex Acosta comes as welcome news to workers, it highlights the Trump administration’s consistent theme of chaos over quality. — Jul 15