Local 1147

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Philadelphia – Penn Libraries staff, unionizing as AFSCME DC 47 Local 590 Penn Libraries United, announced this

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

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AFL-CIO’s bus tour stops in Des Moines, spotlights anti-worker lawmakers’ votes to gut public services
The AFL-CIO’s “It’s Better In a Union” bus tour stopped in Des Moines, Iowa, where AFSCME members called out anti-worker lawmakers. — Aug 4
Workers who provide legal help to needy Minnesotans themselves needed a union
They help low-income Minnesotans with legal issues. But they needed a union for themselves. — Aug 4
AFSCME members vow to hold WI Rep. Van Orden accountable for budget bill vote
AFSCME members in Wisconsin are holding U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden accountable for supporting the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” — Aug 1
It’s unanimous. New contract for Baltimore City school staff passes with all yes votes
The new contract for staff at Baltimore City public schools has unanimous support. — Jul 31
AFSCME will remember Wisconsin lawmaker’s support for cruel budget bill
We won’t forget Wisconsin Rep. Tony Wied’s support for the big, ugly budget bill. — Jul 31