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AFSCME supports new federal rule that seeks to improve nursing home staffing

AFSCME supports new federal rule that seeks to improve nursing home staffing

Biden’s new $9 billion student debt relief plan would greatly help public service workers

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden administration halted all federal student loan repayments. After the national COVID-19 emergency ended in March 2023, Congress passed a law preventing further extensions. As a result, payments resumed in October.

Biden’s new $9 billion student debt relief plan would greatly help public service workers

President Saunders, AFSCME members picket with UAW members, show strong solidarity

TOLEDO, Ohio – AFSCME President Lee Saunders and dozens of AFSCME members stood strong alongside striking UAW members at the Stellantis Jeep and Chrysler assembly plant here Monday in a powerful demonstration of solidarity with

President Saunders, AFSCME members picket with UAW members, show strong solidarity

AFSCME retirees celebrate as White House publishes list of drugs facing price cuts

“This is going to be a game-changer for my household and millions of other retirees like me,” AFSCME Illinois Retiree Craig Missel said in the fall of 2022, as he and other AFSCME membe

AFSCME retirees celebrate as White House publishes list of drugs facing price cuts

Amid tragedy, the ‘true soul of Hawaii’ shines bright

[caption caption="Cameron Dexter with U.S. President Biden.

Amid tragedy, the ‘true soul of Hawaii’ shines bright