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

Washington state workers and AFSCME members walk off the job to demand a fair contract
Thousands of state workers in Washington who are AFSCME members walked off the job to demand livable wages, safe staffing levels and more. — Sep 12
At the debate, Harris reminded us why she’s by far the best candidate for president
At the debate with Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris reminded us why she would be the better president for working families. — Sep 11
Voter registration takes center stage in S-T McBride's latest Union 411
The latest installment of the Union 411 video series covers voter registration. — Sep 10
Connecticut social worker is ‘the epitome of perseverance’
Brittney Kilfeather, a social worker for the state of Connecticut, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. — Sep 9
Nevada union members show how Trump’s Project 2025 will shred our freedoms
Nevada union members highlight dangers of Donald Trump’s Project 2025. — Sep 9