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AFSCME National Updates
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Kansas state workers deserve more than just crumbs
A 1% pay increase is simply not enough, Kansas state workers say.
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Twin Cities Habitat workers build power for their communities
Congrats to the workers at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for forming a union through Minnesota Council 5.
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Strong union message from President Saunders, AFSCME members resonates at No Kings events
AFSCME members joined No Kings events around the country Saturday. In Washington D.C., AFSCME President Lee Saunders urged thousands to support workers, unions and democracy.
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Robust new contracts for Kaiser Health Care professionals boost patient safety
UNAC/UHCP health care professionals in California and Hawaii ratify new contracts after multiple strikes.
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Forming a union at CT maritime museum would give workers a say in its future
Workers at Connecticut’s Mystic Seaport Museum want a voice in the institution’s future. They’re fighting to form a union through AFSCME Council 4 — another victory for our union’s Cultural Workers United campaign.