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Child care providers were there for us. Congress must act to support them

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Child care providers were there for us. Congress must act to support them

Year in review: 2021 was a banner year for Cultural Workers United

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Year in review: 2021 was a banner year for Cultural Workers United

Paraprofessional Recognition Week

On Monday January 24, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a proclamation order naming this week Paraprofessional Recognition Week. In the proclamation, Governor Walz recognized the service and passion of over 20,000 paraprofessionals who support students in our schools.

Paraprofessional Recognition Week

AFSCME mourns the loss of a beloved member of our union family, Mildred Wurf

AFSCME mourns the loss of Mildred Wurf, a beloved member of our union family, a pioneering District Council 37 educator and the widow of former AFSCME president, Jerry Wurf. Mildred Wurf died on Dec. 29 at the age of 95.

AFSCME mourns the loss of a beloved member of our union family, Mildred Wurf

New Year's Message from Executive Director, Shannon Douvier

When we look back on this year, I hope we can remember all we accomplished instead of how difficult things have been.  For many of us, after almost two years on the frontlines of this pandemic, this year was filled with stress, chaos, and fatigue.  Yet, together, the members of AFSCME C

New Year's Message from Executive Director, Shannon Douvier