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AFSCME Ohio Council 8 - Akron Region
1145 Massillon Road
Akron, OH 44306.
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Retiree Blogs
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Uncle Sam may garnish your Social Security if you have unpaid student debt
If you are a retiree with unpaid student loans, the government may garnish your Social Security check.
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AFSCME members trek to Capitol Hill to speak against Medicaid cuts
AFSCME members Stephanie Teachman, of New York, and Jeanne Weaver, of Pennsylvania, visited Capitol Hill to speak against Medicaid cuts.
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AFSCME retiree tells Congress to leave Social Security alone. ‘Have some compassion for seniors.’
AFSCME retiree tells Congress to leave Social Security alone.
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100 days: Over 100 attacks on workers
In its first 100 days, the Trump presidency has unleashed a wave of attacks on workers and unions.
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AFSCME members to Congress: Veterans deserve respect, not service cuts
Veterans will suffer if Congress goes through with dangerous budget cuts.

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