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Pelosi joins AFSCME in calling for state, local aid amid soaring virus cases

Pelosi joins AFSCME in calling for state, local aid amid soaring virus cases

Jul. 09, 2020

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Pelosi joins AFSCME in calling for state, local aid amid soaring virus cases

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday joined AFSCME President Lee Saunders and front-line public service workers from states experiencing surges in coronavirus cases to urge the Senate to approve at least $1 trillion in flexible aid to states, cities and towns.

Pelosi joins AFSCME in calling for state, local aid amid soaring virus cases

AFSCME joins Poor People’s Campaign virtual event, a ‘call for moral revival’

AFSCME joins Poor People’s Campaign virtual event, a ‘call for moral revival’

Jun. 23, 2020

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AFSCME joins Poor People’s Campaign virtual event, a ‘call for moral revival’

AFSCME joined a virtual gathering of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, a movement that seeks to shift the moral narrative of our country and build power for poor and vulnerable people.

AFSCME joins Poor People’s Campaign virtual event, a ‘call for moral revival’

AFSCME Praises Supreme Court Ruling Protecting LGBTQ Workers

AFSCME Praises Supreme Court Ruling Protecting LGBTQ Workers

Jun. 15, 2020

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AFSCME Praises Supreme Court Ruling Protecting LGBTQ Workers

AFSCME praised today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that extends protections under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to millions of LGBTQ workers.

AFSCME Praises Supreme Court Ruling Protecting LGBTQ Workers

Economists with Diverse Views Agree: Federal Aid to States, Cities, Towns Is Needed Now

Economists with Diverse Views Agree: Federal Aid to States, Cities, Towns Is Needed Now

Jun. 02, 2020

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Economists with Diverse Views Agree: Federal Aid to States, Cities, Towns Is Needed Now

Economists of diverse backgrounds, who might otherwise disagree on a range of policy issues, spoke with a single voice on Monday on the need for Congress to provide robust aid to states, cities and towns.

Economists with Diverse Views Agree: Federal Aid to States, Cities, Towns Is Needed Now

During National EMS Week, Thank First Responders with More Than Words

During National EMS Week, Thank First Responders with More Than Words

May. 19, 2020

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During National EMS Week, Thank First Responders with More Than Words

As New York City became the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic, emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, including AFSCME member Laura Hartnett, were working 16

During National EMS Week, Thank First Responders with More Than Words

Honoring AFSCME Public Safety Members During Law Enforcement Week

Honoring AFSCME Public Safety Members During Law Enforcement Week

May. 12, 2020

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Honoring AFSCME Public Safety Members During Law Enforcement Week

During Law Enforcement Week, we honor public safety officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. We also recognize the unique role that first responders like AFSCME law enforcement members play during times of crisis.

Honoring AFSCME Public Safety Members During Law Enforcement Week

This Workers Memorial Day, We Honor Those Who Died at Work, Including From COVID-19

This Workers Memorial Day, We Honor Those Who Died at Work, Including From COVID-19

Apr. 28, 2020

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This Workers Memorial Day, We Honor Those Who Died at Work, Including From COVID-19

Roxie Nelson remembers her father, Ed Nelson, as a caring and passionate man who often put the needs of others before his own.

This Workers Memorial Day, We Honor Those Who Died at Work, Including From COVID-19

‘Our Work is Essential to Keep Kids Safe’

‘Our Work is Essential to Keep Kids Safe’

Apr. 22, 2020

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‘Our Work is Essential to Keep Kids Safe’

Editor’s note: The following is a story from the front lines of the fight against COVID-19, as told by a member in Washington state:

‘Our Work is Essential to Keep Kids Safe’