Local 2234

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Virtual International Conference in August

The 2020 AFSCME Convention has moved from Los Angeles, CA, to a virtual online convention.

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United Labor Council of Reading and Berks County Scholarship Essay Contest

The United Labor Council of Reading and Berks County has announced a scholarship essay contest.

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AFSCME retiree blasts fiscal commission bill as a backdoor way to gut Social Security, Medicare

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Lawmakers seek congressional support for paraprofessionals and other school staff

Connecticut Rep. Jahana Hayes recently introduced a resolution calling on Congress to affirm its support for providing living wages, good benefits and fair working conditions to paraeducators, classroom assistants, bus drivers, custodial workers and others who are vital to our public education system.

National AFSCME News

In Black History Month event, AFSCME highlights return of public service jobs
AFSCME celebrated Black History Month last week with an event highlighting the importance of public service jobs for workers of color. — Feb 26
Oakland Museum of California workers announce plans to unionize
Some 90 workers at an Oakland, California, museum are unionizing. — Feb 23
HGEA members win substantial hazard pay from the Hawaii Education Department
Hawaii’s K-12 education workers win hazard pay for COVID-19 work. — Feb 22
Workers at Howard County Library System win union election
Workers at a Maryland public library system are now AFSCME members. — Feb 21
AFSCME members block state of Nevada from unilaterally changing their work schedules
Members of Local 4041 in Nevada celebrate a grievance win. — Feb 20