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Statement Re: Wage Increases for Non-Bargaining USM Staff
AFSCME leadership hopes to improve relationship with USM, UMD after strained summer
UMD will use reserve funds to cover mandated raises for union employees
Maryland union reaches agreement with USM, Gov. Wes Moore over withheld pay raises
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AFSCME National Updates
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New York forensic scientist is driven by ‘the human behind the evidence’
Sofia Papamitrou is a criminalist in the New York City Police Department and member of AFSCME Local 3778 (DC 37) who is committed to serving her community.
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Detroit Historical Society workers win their union with AFSCME
Workers at the Detroit Historical Society win their union with AFSCME.
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New Mexico police department workers gear up for first contract talks
Police officers and other workers at the Village of Bosque Farms Police Department are gearing up for their first contract talks after joining AFSCME.
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At Western Michigan University, a master gardener nurtures his entire community
David Prellwitz, a master gardener at Western Michigan University, is our latest Never Quit winner.
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Big win for federal workers: Policy of conducting layoffs during government shutdowns withdrawn thanks to settlement
AFSCME members who work in federal agencies have struck a blow against mass layoffs during government shutdowns.