AFSCME Council 61

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Working Americans Step Up and Win Big in 2018 Midterms

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Independence MHI

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

PRESS RELEASE

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

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
Victory over Rauner in Illinois Was Proof of AFSCME’s Strength
Gov. Bruce Rauner was not a friend of working people. So working people worked hard to make sure he was denied a second term. — Nov 9
Working Americans Step Up and Win Big in 2018 Midterms
Public service workers who are AFSCME members came out this year across the nation to help elect candidates who support working families. — Nov 8
AFSCME Pres. Lee Saunders Hails Pro-Worker Victories in Midterms
AFSCME President Lee Saunders praised union members for defying wealthy special interests and electing many pro-worker candidates to state and federal offices in the mid-term elections. — Nov 7
Movement Moment
With big wins on Election Day and the labor movement growing in power, working people are striking back against the big billionaires and the corporate special interests who rig the system. — Nov 7