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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.

AFSCME: Supreme Court student loan ruling shows ‘contempt’ for working people

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected the Biden administration’s landmark plan to forgive up to $20,000 for millions of student loan borrowers.

In a statement, AFSCME President Lee Saunders said, “Today’s decision is yet another example of this court’s contempt for working families.”

Hundreds of AFSCME activists get fired up at Denver organizing summit

Hundreds of AFSCME activists get fired up at Denver organizing summit

Anthony Lockhart. Photo: Miriam Harris

Announcing the 2023 Al Church Scholarship Winners

Congratulations are in order for this year's Al Church Scholarship award winners. Thanks to our generous donors, the scholarship committee was able to award $5,000.00 in total to students of our members pursuing their post-secondary educational goals.

2023 Winners:

Saunders: Debt limit agreement shows ‘President Biden puts working people first’


AFSCME President Lee Saunders praised President Joe Biden in the wake of a debt ceiling deal that averts a default by the U.S. government on its debt while protecting the interests and priorities of working families and retirees.

Biden signed the deal into law on Saturday.

For Illinois paramedic, a desire to fully serve his community is hampered by short-staffing

For Illinois paramedic, a desire to fully serve his community is hampered by short-staffing

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Todd County Residents Could Lose Public Health Home Care

Todd County Residents Could Lose Public Health Home Care Services for Good.

Residents of Todd County could lose access to our incredible Home Care Services. Currently, qualifying residents can receive assistance from Nurses, Home Health Aides, Home Makers, and others in their homes. Whether they need medication management, wound care, health monitoring, personal care, housekeeping, shopping and more, Todd County has provided Medicare Certified assistance residents can rely on.

Thanking EMS professionals is not enough; we must help them solve a staffing crisis

Thanking EMS professionals is not enough; we must help them solve a staffing crisis

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AFSCME honors public safety professionals during National Law Enforcement Week

National Law Enforcement Week gives us an opportunity to recognize the sacrifices and contributions of America’s public safety professionals. We honor and respect the thousands of AFSCME public safety professionals who never quit on our communities, and we commit to fighting for them so they can do their jobs safely and effectively.