AFSCME Local 735

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Protestors holding banner that says "RESCUE = VACCINE + $15", next line "WE ARE ALL ESSENTIAL"

New leaders make new push to raise the federal minimum wage

Here’s a sure sign of new leadership in Washington.

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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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National AFSCME News

40,000 child care providers win COVID-19 relief
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that will deliver critical COVID-19 relief to child care providers facing economic disaster. — Feb 24
AFSCME supports Amazon workers seeking a voice on the job
Amazon workers – like workers everywhere – deserve a union and the company’s employees in Bessemer, Alabama, are trying to make that happen. — Feb 23
Scholarships designed to boost minority ranks in health care
UNAC/UHCP is offering five scholarships of $2,000 each to increase the ranks of health care workers of Black/African descent. — Feb 22
AFSCME’s free bachelor’s degree program is here to stay
AFSCME free bachelor’s degree program is now a permanent benefit. — Feb 18
MD members push for essential worker protections
AFSCME members in Maryland played a major role in crafting two worker-safety bills that are making their way through the legislature. — Feb 18

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