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

As temperatures soar, AFSCME members fight for new heat standard legislation
We must pass a federal heat standard now. Workers’ lives depend on it. — Jul 16
Vulnerable Nevadans, state’s budget to take big hits from the cruel budget bill
Vulnerable Nevadans will be hurt by the cruel budget bill. — Jul 16
In Arizona’s ‘0-5,’ an AFSCME mechanic lists how the budget bill will harm Arizonans
An AFSCME member in Arizona holds his congressman accountable for supporting the budget bill. — Jul 15
Champaign County, Illinois, workers win contract victory through solidarity
A strike was averted in Champaign County, Illinois, as AFSCME members secure a strong contract through solidarity. — Jul 14
Western Michigan will hurt from cuts to public services that Rep. Huizenga supported
Western Michigan will be harmed by the cuts to Medicaid, SNAP and other public services supported by Rep. Bill Huizenga. — Jul 14