AFSCME Council 61

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Statement on Jesse Vroegh's Legal Victory

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

February 13, 2019

Contact: Mazie Stilwell, Communications Specialist

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WATCH: Iowa Supreme Court Oral Arguments

At some point this year (we still don't know when), we will receive a decision in our lawsuit that was just heard in December by the Iowa Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of th

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Statement on Initial Contract Proposal from State of Iowa

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

December 19, 2018

Contact: Mazie Stilwell, Communications Specialist

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RELEASE: Woodward Resource Center to Resident Treatment Workers: Mandatory Overtime or Termination

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

December 17, 2018

Contact: Mazie Stilwell, Communications Specialist

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National AFSCME News

Collective Bargaining on the Horizon for Nevada State Employees
SB135 will enable more than 20,000 Nevada state employees to have a seat at the table with the governor and the Nevada Legislature and gain a voice in the decision making over working conditions and compensation. — Feb 15
Child Care Workers Stand Together for Better Early Education
“Having a union means the state agencies can’t just do whatever they want. We are part of an organization that knows the rules and helps providers." — Feb 15
AFSCME President Calls Trump’s Emergency Declaration ‘An Abuse of Power’
President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration is an “abuse of power,” according to AFSCME President Lee Saunders. — Feb 15
Honoring Our Beloved Law Enforcement Dogs
Let's show some love for AFSCME canines, who help make public safety happen. — Feb 14
NJ Minimum Wage Will Rise to $15/Hour By 2024
New Jersey becomes the fourth jurisdiction in the country to raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour. — Feb 13