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Jan. 10, 2025

National News

University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization

Philadelphia – Penn Libraries staff, unionizing as AFSCME DC 47 Local 590 Penn Libraries United, announced this fall the results of their August election conducted by the National Labor Relations B

University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization

Jul. 01, 2024

National News

Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

May. 17, 2024

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New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

As labor unions gain in popularity, workers’ rights remain under threat.

New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

Apr. 10, 2024

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AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

[caption caption="Photo credit: The White House" align="right"] AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans [/caption]

AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

Mar. 26, 2024

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Security when it matters: Pay raises for unionized workers reached multi-decade high in 2023

The last few years have seen a rise in worker momentum, with unionized workers raising their voices to demand higher pay, safer working conditions and more.

Security when it matters: Pay raises for unionized workers reached multi-decade high in 2023