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University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization

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

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Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

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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New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

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AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

National AFSCME News

AFSCME fights back to save Voice of America
AFSCME is one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit to save Voice of America (VOA), whose workers are represented by AFSCME Local 1418 (District Council 20). — Mar 24
AFSCME’s Saunders slams administration’s response to Social Security ruling: ‘Despicable’
Threatening to shut down the Social Security Administration is “despicable.” — Mar 21
In a major victory, court tells Elon Musk to lay off Social Security
Court ends Social Security access for Elon Musk, DOGE. — Mar 20
Shutting down Education Department is a ‘hit job’ on everyday Americans
Closing the Education Department is a “hit job” on Americans. — Mar 20
To her students, this paraprofessional is their ‘safe place’
Meet the latest winner of the AFSCME Never Quit Service Award — Ohio paraprofessional Gail Detty. — Mar 20