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COVID-19 deaths lower in unionized nursing homes

Nursing homes have been especially hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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This November, preserve the legacy of speaking up

Throughout my son’s long career at AFSCME, there have been countless times when I’ve seen Lee proudly wearing an AFSCME T-shirt.

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Paper cut-out art of people wearing masks.

Labor unions’ approval is highest in 17 years because unions stand with working families

Public approval of labor unions is at its highest level in 17 years, with nearly two out of three Americans (65%) expressing support of unions,

WORKING PEOPLE'S DAY OF ACTION

Start: February 24, 2018 • 10:00 AM

Thomas Paine Plaza• 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102

On February 24, join thousands of working people and our allies standing up for our freedoms and demanding an end to a system that’s rigged against us. We will rise up and fight.

Fight for the freedom to come together in strong unions.
Fight for equitable pay.
Fight for affordable health care.
Fight for quality schools.
Fight for vibrant communities.
Fight for a secure future for all of us.

When we join forces and stick together, we are unstoppable.
Search for an event near you and join us.

Don't see an event near you or can't attend an event?
Stand in solidarity with the Working People's Day of Action.

For more information about the Working People’s Day of Action, visit www.ItsAboutFreedom.org.

#UnrigtheSystem

National AFSCME News

EPI report highlights Trump’s failures on coronavirus and need for state and local aid
A new report by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) highlights the Trump administration's failed response to the pandemic and the need for state and local aid. — Sep 18
As schools reopen, employees take on more responsibility as they face lack of federal support
As a new school year begins during the pandemic, we also need a new leader in the White House. — Sep 17
COVID-19 deaths lower in unionized nursing homes
A new study found that nursing homes that are unionized had fewer COVID-19 deaths. — Sep 16
Facing layoffs of 22,000 workers, New York City workers call on the state to take action
DC 37 workers are fighting proposed layoffs stemming from a budget shortfall caused by the pandemic. — Sep 15
When a trailblazing correctional officer went down the walk at Angola
Shirley Coody, an assistant warden at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola and president of AFSCME Local 3056 (Council 17), is a winner of AFSCME's Never Quit Service Award. — Sep 14

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