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AFSCME ‘Staff the Front Lines’ bus tour seeks to solve staffing crisis in public service

States, cities, towns and schools face a staffing crisis. Hiring for public service jobs has failed to keep pace with the private sector. In April, for instance, there were 833,000 job openings in state and local governments, according to data from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.

AFSCME ‘Staff the Front Lines’ bus tour seeks to solve staffing crisis in public service

AFSCME: Supreme Court student loan ruling shows ‘contempt’ for working people

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected the Biden administration’s landmark plan to forgive up to $20,000 for millions of student loan borrowers.

AFSCME: Supreme Court student loan ruling shows ‘contempt’ for working people

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Hundreds of AFSCME activists get fired up at Denver organizing summit

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Hundreds of AFSCME activists get fired up at Denver organizing summit

Saunders: Debt limit agreement shows ‘President Biden puts working people first’

Saunders: Debt limit agreement shows ‘President Biden puts working people first’

For Illinois paramedic, a desire to fully serve his community is hampered by short-staffing

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For Illinois paramedic, a desire to fully serve his community is hampered by short-staffing

Thanking EMS professionals is not enough; we must help them solve a staffing crisis

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Thanking EMS professionals is not enough; we must help them solve a staffing crisis

AFSCME honors public safety professionals during National Law Enforcement Week

National Law Enforcement Week gives us an opportunity to recognize the sacrifices and contributions of America’s public safety professionals.

AFSCME honors public safety professionals during National Law Enforcement Week