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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

Fighting the virus

Aug. 20, 2020

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Aug. 20, 2020

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Fighting the virus

Tens of thousands of AFSCME members have been at their worksites daily throughout the pandemic in cities, counties, universities, school districts, and nonprofit agencies all across the state, performing work deemed essential.

Fighting the virus

AFSCME interviews Cedric Alexander

Jun. 03, 2020

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Jun. 03, 2020

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AFSCME interviews Cedric Alexander

Cedric Alexander Psy. D. is a law enforcement expert with over 40 years of experience in public service. He is the author of In Defense of Public Service: How 22 Million Government Workers Will Save Our Republic.

AFSCME interviews Cedric Alexander

Change must come

Jun. 01, 2020

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Jun. 01, 2020

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Change must come

AFSCME joins in mourning the unconscionable death of George Floyd and in demanding justice for his family and an end to the contagion of racism that continues to beset our country.

Change must come