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Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

Announcing the 2023-2024 Al Church Scholarship Winners

Congratulations are in order for this year's Al Church Scholarship winners.

COVID-19 deaths lower in unionized nursing homes

Nursing homes have been especially hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 40% of all COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have been linked to nursing homes. But according to a recent study, one factor that determines how fatal a COVID-19 outbreak will be is whether that nursing home is unionized.

This November, preserve the legacy of speaking up

Throughout my son’s long career at AFSCME, there have been countless times when I’ve seen Lee proudly wearing an AFSCME T-shirt. Often, these T-shirts feature slogans like “Rise Up” and “Never Quit.”

To Lee, these are much more than just slogans. They’re principles that guide him as president of AFSCME. As his mom, the meaning behind these phrases evoke a long and powerful legacy within our family.

Labor unions’ approval is highest in 17 years because unions stand with working families

Public approval of labor unions is at its highest level in 17 years, with nearly two out of three Americans (65%) expressing support of unions, according to the latest Gallup poll.

AFSCME commits to landmark policing and criminal justice reforms

Press Release: Frontline CentraCare-Monticello Technicians, Support Staff, Nurses, EMS to Picket for Fair Contract

For Immediate Release
12 August 2020
For More Information:
Joseph Schulte – Communications Director
[email protected]

 

Frontline CentraCare-Monticello Technicians, Support Staff, Nurses, EMS to Picket for Fair Contract

#MaskUpMN What You Need to Know

What is required, what is not?

On Wednesday 7/23, Governor Walz joined 28 other states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico in implementing a face covering requirement for Minnesota. Face Coverings combined with social distancing is the most effective way to slow the spread of COVID-19. The requirement begins Friday 7/24 at 11:59pm. We advise members to carry masks on them at all times in preparation to comply with the new rules.

California’s child care providers win historic union election in landslide

LOS ANGELES – In a union election victory 17 years in the making, child care providers across California have voted overwhelmingly to be represented by their union, Child Care Providers United (CCPU). A joint effort of UDW/AFSCME Local 3930 and SEIU Locals 99 and 521, 97% of voters chose to join CCPU.

AFSCME Council 65 Names New Executive Director

AFSCME Council 65 is excited to announce the appointment of Shannon Douvier as our new Executive Director.

Shannon joined AFSCME Council 65 as a member of Local 3628 working as a Family Service Worker and Case Manager. As a member she served her local as steward and later local president before transitioning to a new role as labor representative. For over a decade she represented AFSCME members in the St. Cloud area and across Central Minnesota.