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AFSCME’s free bachelor’s degree program is here to stay

AFSCME’s free bachelor’s degree program is here to stay

Feb. 18, 2021

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AFSCME’s free bachelor’s degree program is here to stay

There is good news for AFSCME members looking to pursue higher education. AFSCME Free College has made its bachelor’s degree completion program a permanent benefit.

AFSCME’s free bachelor’s degree program is here to stay

New leaders make new push to raise the federal minimum wage

New leaders make new push to raise the federal minimum wage

Feb. 16, 2021

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New leaders make new push to raise the federal minimum wage

Here’s a sure sign of new leadership in Washington. There’s a renewed push to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour, an idea that went nowhere when the Trump administration and anti-worker members of Congress were in power.

New leaders make new push to raise the federal minimum wage

AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines

AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines

Feb. 08, 2021

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AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines

The coronavirus pandemic won’t be controlled until states, cities, towns and schools – and particularly health departments – have the funding they need from the federal government, says AFSCME Retiree Sue Conard.

AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines

U.S. Conference on Mayors calls on Congress to go big on funding the front lines

U.S. Conference on Mayors calls on Congress to go big on funding the front lines

Feb. 03, 2021

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U.S. Conference on Mayors calls on Congress to go big on funding the front lines

The U.S. Conference of Mayors has sent a letter to Congress that echoes what AFSCME has been saying for months: It’s long past time to robustly fund the front lines.

U.S. Conference on Mayors calls on Congress to go big on funding the front lines

In first days as president, Biden shows bold leadership

In first days as president, Biden shows bold leadership

Jan. 27, 2021

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In first days as president, Biden shows bold leadership

In his first days on the job, President Joe Biden has taken swift executive action to protect and empower public service workers, strengthen public services and help working people.

In first days as president, Biden shows bold leadership

Saunders calls Georgia runoff victories a ‘bold mandate for change’

Saunders calls Georgia runoff victories a ‘bold mandate for change’

Jan. 06, 2021

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Saunders calls Georgia runoff victories a ‘bold mandate for change’

AFSCME President Lee Saunders called the victories of the Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in Georgia’s Senate runoff elections “a bold mandate for change.”

Saunders calls Georgia runoff victories a ‘bold mandate for change’

Another reason to involve yourself in the GA Senate runoffs – funding for front-line heroes

Another reason to involve yourself in the GA Senate runoffs – funding for front-line heroes

Dec. 11, 2020

Council News

Another reason to involve yourself in the GA Senate runoffs – funding for front-line heroes

Here’s a crucial reason for working people to do all they can to help Jon Ossoff and the Rev.

Another reason to involve yourself in the GA Senate runoffs – funding for front-line heroes

Biden: Union, business leaders agree that funding the front lines is ‘urgent’

Biden: Union, business leaders agree that funding the front lines is ‘urgent’

Nov. 17, 2020

Council News

Biden: Union, business leaders agree that funding the front lines is ‘urgent’

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice president-elect Kamala Harris on Monday brought together business and union leaders, including AFSCME President Lee Saunders, for a virtual meeting to discuss an economic recovery agenda for the country.

Biden: Union, business leaders agree that funding the front lines is ‘urgent’