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ADVISORY: Iowa Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Two Collective Bargaining Cases on Wednesday

MEDIA ADVISORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Mazie Stilwell, AFSCME Council 61, (515) 246-2637

Jean Hessburg, ISEA, (515) 314-8799

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Washington State AFSCME Council 28 Victorious in Federal Court

Federal Court Rejection of Corporate-Backed Lawsuit Is A Win for Working People

A federal court has ruled in favor of working families and against wealthy special interests in D

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As Fires Burned in California, AFSCME Members Helped and Were Helped

LOS ANGELES — As fires burned in Northern and Southern California and the death toll continu

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AFSCME Supports Bill Curbing Workplace Violence

Pamela Knight, a child protective investigator with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Service (DCFS), was sent to check on the welfare of a child last fall.

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National AFSCME News

Wisconsin Lame Duck Power Grab Extends Scott Walker’s Anti-Worker Legacy
These bills would limit the power of Gov.-elect Tony Evers and Attorney General-elect Josh Kaul; limit early voting, robbing many working families — particularly those in urban areas — of their voices. — Dec 11
AFSCME Volunteer Member Organizers Rise Up
VMOs have a set of experiences and perspectives that cannot be replaced. There is no one who can speak with greater authority about the benefits of union membership than a union member. — Dec 10
AFSCME Free College Benefit Elevates Careers
Meet Robin Cartwright, an AFSCME member in Pennsylvania. She earned a promotion by taking advantage of AFSCME Free College. You could, too. — Dec 7
A Community Rallies Behind AFSCME Member’s Effort to Help Puerto Rico
When Hurricanes Maria and Irma struck, AFSCME member Gardy Domenech began a modest relief drive. He had no idea how his community in Mansfield, Pennsylvania, would rally behind him. — Dec 6
Federal Court Rejection of Corporate-Backed Lawsuit Is A Win for Working People
A federal court has rejected an attempt by corporate-backed forces to illegally obtain reimbursements of legally collected collective-bargaining fees. — Dec 4