AFSCME Council 61

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Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

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New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

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AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

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Security when it matters: Pay raises for unionized workers reached multi-decade high in 2023

The last few years have seen a rise in worker momentum, with unionized workers rais

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National AFSCME News

Workers at Ohio cinema house are latest to form a union through AFSCME
Congratulations to the employees of Gateway Film Center for forming a union through AFSCME Ohio Council 8. — Nov 26
Union 411 shines a light on AFSCME Strong stewards
S-T McBride spotlights steward activism in the latest Union 411 video. — Nov 25
United Domestic Workers launches groundbreaking family child care apprenticeship program
UDW announces a new apprenticeship program. — Nov 22
Baltimore school bus attendant is inspired by the students who trust her
Melea Anderson, a Baltimore County school bus attendant and member of AFSCME Council 3, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. — Nov 22
Philadelphia child care providers receive payments, but Pennsylvania child care crisis continues
After five months, Pennsylvania finally pays Philadelphia-area child care providers. — Nov 21