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AFSCME's Work Highlighted in Labor Journal
Local 1072 Distributes Masks On Campus
AFSCME Wins Higher Ed Oversight Hearing
UMD and USM usually treat staff as disposable. This budget crisis is no different.
AFSCME National Updates
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AFSCME members win first cost-of-living increase in 20 years for 60,000 PA retirees
After a long battle, AFSCME retirees in Pennsylvania won a cost-of-living increase in the commonwealth’s new budget.
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AFSCME members who keep Memphis running fighting for a livable wage
Respect 1733 is a new, high-profile campaign calling on Memphis city officials to keep their promises and approve fair wages for the workers who keep the city running.
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Athletes share love of sport and public service at Puerto Rico’s annual competition
AFSCME members in Puerto Rico took first place in an annual sports event that brings together public service workers from throughout the island.
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AFSCME Colorado local wins back pay for colleagues
Members of a Colorado local fought to ease pay disparities — and won.
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Library associate helps the elderly stay connected to their community
Marida Fogle, a member of AFSCME Local 3311 (Council 61), is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.