Local 1164:University of Minnesota Medical Center-Fairview

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Philadelphia Museum of Art workers begin strike over unfair labor practices for better wages, benefits

Faced with the management’s refusal to remedy unfair labor practices and address workers’ major priorities during contract negotiations, AFSCME Local 397 (District Counc

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AFSCME partners to host webinars on public service loan forgiveness

AFSCME is committed to helping you get the student debt relief you deserve.

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As workers organize from coast to coast, approval of labor unions continues to rise

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A union voice can help address burnout among health care workers nationwide

The COVID-19 pandemic arrived at a time when our nation’s health care workers were already experiencing burnout.

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National AFSCME News

Thousands of Sharp HealthCare RNs in California ratify historic contract
In California, thousands of nurses who work for Sharp HealthCare are celebrating a fair and hard-fought contract. — Sep 28
St. Louis city and county employees fight for – and win – paid family and medical leave
Member of AFSCM Local 410 (Council 61) were key in ensuring workers for the city and county of St. Louis, Missouri, get paid FMLA leave. — Sep 27
Philadelphia Museum of Art workers begin strike over unfair labor practices for better wages, benefits
Workers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art went on strike starting Monday seeking better wages and benefits from management. — Sep 27
Labor unions, including AFSCME, rally for Biden at NEA
AFSCME members joined President Joe Biden for a speech at the National Education Association in Washington. — Sep 23
Workers union sues Walters Art Museum for violating the Maryland Public Information Act
Walters Workers United members filed a lawsuit against their employer, seeking information about the museum’s efforts to prevent them from unionizing. — Sep 22