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At Last. Congress Authorizes Permanent 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

At Last. Congress Authorizes Permanent 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

Jul. 25, 2019

Council News

At Last. Congress Authorizes Permanent 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

After years of debate and delay, Congress has finally passed a bill to ensure that first responders who suffered health problems after responding to the Sept.

At Last. Congress Authorizes Permanent 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

2020 Public Service Forum is Largest Candidate Event in AFSCME History

2020 Public Service Forum is Largest Candidate Event in AFSCME History

Jul. 17, 2019

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2020 Public Service Forum is Largest Candidate Event in AFSCME History

With former Vice President Joe Biden confirming his participation on Tuesday, the AFSCME-sponsored presidential candidate forum on Aug. 3 will be the biggest event of its kind in our union’s history.

2020 Public Service Forum is Largest Candidate Event in AFSCME History

Court Case Threatens Health Care for Millions

Court Case Threatens Health Care for Millions

Jul. 10, 2019

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Court Case Threatens Health Care for Millions

Today, the latest attempt by the Trump administration to repeal the Affordable Care Act will unfold at the U.S.

Court Case Threatens Health Care for Millions

AFSCME is on a Roll

Jun. 27, 2019

Council News

Jun. 27, 2019

Council News

AFSCME is on a Roll

AFSCME is on a roll. We are notching victories coast to coast – at the bargaining table, in the organizing trenches and in state capitals.

AFSCME is on a Roll

Following Attack, AFSCME Iowa Nurse Speaks Out for Safe Workplaces

Following Attack, AFSCME Iowa Nurse Speaks Out for Safe Workplaces

Jun. 21, 2019

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Following Attack, AFSCME Iowa Nurse Speaks Out for Safe Workplaces

Following a brutal workplace attack in October that left her unconscious and hospitalized, Ti

Following Attack, AFSCME Iowa Nurse Speaks Out for Safe Workplaces

Nevada State Employees Gain Collective Bargaining Rights

Nevada State Employees Gain Collective Bargaining Rights

Jun. 13, 2019

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Nevada State Employees Gain Collective Bargaining Rights

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed into law a historic bill granting 20,000 state workers the right to collectively bargain.

Nevada State Employees Gain Collective Bargaining Rights

Union Momentum Grows: 20,000 Nevada State Employees to Gain Collective Bargaining Rights

Union Momentum Grows: 20,000 Nevada State Employees to Gain Collective Bargaining Rights

Jun. 04, 2019

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Union Momentum Grows: 20,000 Nevada State Employees to Gain Collective Bargaining Rights

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Public service workers across the country lauded the passage of Nevada Senate Bill 135, which expands collective bargaining rights to over 20,000 Nevada state employees – the largest statewide expansion of collective bargaining rights in 16 years.

Union Momentum Grows: 20,000 Nevada State Employees to Gain Collective Bargaining Rights

AFSCME Member Finds Valuable Assistance Through Union Plus Disability Grant

AFSCME Member Finds Valuable Assistance Through Union Plus Disability Grant

May. 29, 2019

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AFSCME Member Finds Valuable Assistance Through Union Plus Disability Grant

Last year, after nearly 25 years of working hard at her job at the University of Michigan, Deborah Van Horn was forced out of work by health issues and soon found herself in need of financial assistance.

AFSCME Member Finds Valuable Assistance Through Union Plus Disability Grant