AFSCME Local 735

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Personal protective equipment for health care workers

Their Lives Are On The Line. Yet, ‘Public Service Workers Still Answer the Call’

Updating wills before heading into work. Extending the lives of single-use masks. Self-isolating from their own families.

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The sun sets over the Washington Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Corrections, EMS Workers Stress Need for Resources in COVID-19 Fight

Before the announcement early Wednesday of an unprecedented $2 trillion deal

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An image of the Capitol building is reflected in the surface of an ambulance.

Coronavirus Aid Package Falls Short. Workers Need More from Congress.

The coronavirus aid package that cleared Congress is just not good enough for public service workers.

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A molecular-level look at the coronavirus, COVID-19

AFSCME President Addresses Coronavirus, Calls for Member Safety

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) emerges in the United States, many AFSCME members are and will continue to be on the front lines car

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National AFSCME News

No Clear Path for Two California Hospital Workers
Two Bay area hospital workers in northern California face an uncertain path during the coronavirus pandemic. — Apr 8
‘We’re Doing Our Best, But It Feels Like We’re Using Chicken Wire and Zip Ties’
Even in paradise, the coronavirus is a problem. Hawaii Child/adult protective services specialist Kalani Motta describes the challenges he faces in doing his job. — Apr 8
AZ Paramedic: ‘We Need Leadership From the Federal Government’
It’s become a familiar refrain from first responders like Michelle Prentice of Arizona – they need more protective gear. — Apr 8
More Aid Is Needed and This is What It Should Look Like
Congress needs to provide more relief to help our nation’s workers and economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what that aid should look like. — Apr 7
Garrett County Road Workers Strike: 50 Years Later
We remember the historic Garrett County Road Workers Strike, which took place 50 years ago today. — Apr 7

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