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 supports House-approved policing package that would make our communities safer
AFSCME supports three public safety bills that were approved by the U.S. House of Representatives and would make our communities safer. — Oct 7
Austin AFSCME members secure $20 minimum wage for city and county workers
A $20 minimum wage victory in Austin underscores the importance of joining AFSCME. — Oct 7
AFSCME members from across the country are sharing their stories of progress over the last two years.
If you have a story of how things are getting better for you – in your workplace or even in your home – we’d like to hear it. — Oct 6
A Maryland artist spotlighted AFSCME members’ dedication and strength.
Observing the strength and poise of AFSCME Local 3399 (Council 67) sanitation workers one early February morning inspired Maryland artist Renee Lachman to render their images in moving paintings and sketches. — Oct 6
Introducing AFSCME’s Congressional Scorecard
AFSCME’s Congressional Scorecard offers voters a look into where your lawmakers stand on the issues that are important to working families. — Oct 4