WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY PERSON WORKING TO SUSTAIN THEIR COMMUNITY DESERVES RESPECT

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Economists with Diverse Views Agree: Federal Aid to States, Cities, Towns Is Needed Now

Economists of diverse backgrounds, who might otherwise disagree on a range of policy issues, spoke with a single voice on Monday on the need for Congress to provide robust aid to states, cities and

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During National EMS Week, Thank First Responders with More Than Words

As New York City became the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic, emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, including

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Honoring AFSCME Public Safety Members During Law Enforcement Week

During Law Enforcement Week, we honor public safety officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

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This Workers Memorial Day, We Honor Those Who Died at Work, Including From COVID-19

Roxie Nelson remembers her father, Ed Nelson, as a caring and passionate man who often put the needs of others before his own.

Tell Your Legislators to Support the Millionaire's Tax

We stand in solidarity with Governor Murphy, and believe that he has proposed a responsible budget and he needs our support to help get it passed.

Tell your legislator: DON'T balance the budget on the backs of working people. Governor Murphy's budget invests in education and transportation, provides a record pension payment and puts a tax only on New Jersey's millionaires.

Please TAKE ACTION now! Click the TAKE ACTION button to write a letter to your legislator and follow the instructions on the flyer below to make your voice HEARD!

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National AFSCME News

Labor Leaders Call for Bold Action as Nation Confronts Multiple Crises
Labor leaders on a press call called for bold action in confronting the crises gripping the nation. — Jun 3
Therapists at Kaiser Hawaii Join UNAC/UHCP Following Grassroots Campaign
Sixty rehabilitation therapists in Hawaii have a stronger voice on the job now that they’ve voted to join together through UNAC/UHCP. — Jun 2
Economists with Diverse Views Agree: Federal Aid to States, Cities, Towns Is Needed Now
Economists who would disagree on policies found common ground on one thing – Congress needs to provide state, local aid. — Jun 1
Saunders joins Families USA in calling for more federal aid, Medicaid funding
AFSCME President Lee Saunders joined health care advocates in urging Congress to provide more federal aid to states, cities and towns – including expanding Medicaid. — Jun 1
Kentuckians Call for Robust Federal Aid
Kentucky’s leaders and dedicated public service workers called for urgent, direct federal aid to save their state and their communities. — May 29

WORKING TOGETHER, WE WILL BEAT THIS VIRUS

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