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

AFSCME member urges Congress to make child care more affordable for working families
Nancy Gonzalez, a child care provider and AFSCME member, urged Congress to double a block grant program to help lower-income families afford child care. — May 27
Wisconsin Council 32 files charge against American Red Cross
In a charge filed with the National Labor Relations Board, AFSCME Wisconsin says American Red Cross is bargaining in bad faith. — May 26
‘We will no longer tolerate a failed status quo’ on gun violence
AFSCME President Lee Saunders calls for urgent action to prevent gun violence in the wake of the Texas school shooting. — May 26
Historic union win for workers at one Missouri library system
Meet Missouri’s first active library union. Daniel Boone Regional Library Workers United was formed through AFSCME Council 61. — May 25
AFSCME members honor Mental Health Awareness Month, reflect on changing industry
We honor behavioral health care workers during National Mental Health Awareness Month. — May 24