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Independence MHI

RELEASE: Assault at Independence MHI Lands LPN in Hospital, Staff Fear Further Attacks

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For Immediate Release

November 1, 2018

Contact: Mazie Stilwell, Communications Specialist

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RELEASE: Inaction by Management Leads to Rampant Behavior Issues at Clarinda Correctional Facility

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

October 31, 2018

Contact: Mazie Stilwell, Communications Specialist

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IOWA WORKERS OVERWHELMINGLY AFFIRM THEIR UNITY, THEIR VOICE, AND THEIR UNION, AFSCME COUNCIL 61

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

October 29, 2018

Contact: Mazie Stilwell, Communications Specialist

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National AFSCME News

Pay for Latinas Lags Well Behind White Males
Latina women had to work until November 1 of this year to earn the same wages their white male counterparts earned in the previous year. Ten months longer! — Nov 15
Public Charge Rule Would Turn American Dream into Nightmare for Millions
A new rule by the Trump administration would subject immigrants to indecency and indignity. It runs counter to AFSCME’s values. — Nov 14
Don’t Fall for the Freedom Foundation’s Lies
The Freedom Foundation and other anti-worker groups funded by corporate billionaires are lying to working people to get them to drop their unions. Don't believe their lies. — Nov 14
AFSCME’s Archives: A Treasure Trove of Labor History
Learn about AFSCME’s archives, a rich lode of labor history. — Nov 13
For AFSCME, Walker’s Defeat in Wisconsin Was an Especially Important Victory
AFSCME members have much to celebrate about the results of the 2018 midterm elections. But one victory in particular was especially sweet – our successful effort to deny Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker a third term. — Nov 9