AFSCME Local 2938

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AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines

The coronavirus pandemic won’t be controlled until states, cities, towns and schools – and particularly health departments – have the funding they need from the federal government, says AFSCME Reti

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U.S. Conference on Mayors calls on Congress to go big on funding the front lines

The U.S. Conference of Mayors has sent a letter to Congress that echoes what AFSCME has been saying for months: It’s long past time to robustly fund the front lines.

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In first days as president, Biden shows bold leadership

In his first days on the job, President Joe Biden has taken swift executive action to protect and empower public service workers, strengthen public services and help working people.

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Saunders calls Georgia runoff victories a ‘bold mandate for change’

AFSCME President Lee Saunders called the victories of the Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in Georgia’s Senate runoff elections “a bold mandate for change.”

National AFSCME News

Defending the sacred freedom to organize
This Fourth of July, we celebrate our freedoms, including the freedom to organize. — Jul 4
After Congress passes disastrous budget bill, AFSCME pledges to hold lawmakers accountable
As Congress passes a dangerous budget bill, AFSCME promises to hold lawmakers accountable. — Jul 3
Cracking cases and fighting for fairness across Michigan
Special agents in Michigan bring their professional dedication to building their union. — Jul 2
Why target the vulnerable? NJ nurse asks her House member to reject Medicaid cuts
A New Jersey nurse asks her House member why he jeopardized the lives of the people she cares for by supporting the so-called “big, beautiful bill.” — Jul 2
Senate’s budget sells out working people to make billionaires richer
The Senate’s budget bill makes deeper cuts to Medicaid, food assistance and public services than the House version. — Jul 1