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AFSCME efforts protect worker rights in criminal justice reform bill

Jan. 14, 2021

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Jan. 14, 2021

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AFSCME efforts protect worker rights in criminal justice reform bill

Early drafts of criminal justice reform legislation threatened employee bargaining rights and legal protections, but member phone calls and staff lobbying efforts blocked the most harmful provisions.

AFSCME efforts protect worker rights in criminal justice reform bill

The path forward: COVID-19 vaccines

Jan. 06, 2021

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Jan. 06, 2021

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The path forward: COVID-19 vaccines

Getting vaccinated can prevent getting sick with COVID-19 and spreading the virus to your co-workers and loved ones.

The path forward: COVID-19 vaccines

Remote education a balancing act, especially for women

Oct. 27, 2020

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Oct. 27, 2020

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Remote education a balancing act, especially for women

School closings have kept kids at home and, as a result, many parents—mothers in particular—are struggling to meet the needs of both their children and their jobs.

Remote education a balancing act, especially for women

Trump blocks aid to state, local governments

Oct. 08, 2020

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Oct. 08, 2020

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Trump blocks aid to state, local governments

President Trump said on Tuesday, October 6 that he would halt all negotiations for a coronavirus relief bill with Congress until after the election.

Trump blocks aid to state, local governments

Larry Marquardt Scholarship winners head to college

Aug. 29, 2020

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Aug. 29, 2020

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Larry Marquardt Scholarship winners head to college

Congratulations to three children of AFSCME members—Rachel Ashley, Mary Hicks and Edward McMillian—who were awarded AFSCME Council 31’s 2020 Larry Marquardt Scholarship.

Larry Marquardt Scholarship winners head to college