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Cultural workers win at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago is the site of another cultural workers organizing victory. This time, it involves 600 non-tenure track faculty at the School of the Arts Institute of Chicago. — Dec 16

The union difference in action: New Haven paraprofessionals win extra duty pay increase

The union difference is evident in Connecticut, where AFSCME paraprofessionals in New Haven won extra duty pay for working before- and after-school programs. — Dec 15

Congress should fully fund public services in 2023

Federal dollars help communities across the country afford the public services we all rely on, which is why Congress must approve a fully funded budget for 2023. — Dec 14

AFSCME applauds signing of Respect for Marriage Act

AFSCME celebrated President Joe Biden’s signing of the Respect for Marriage Act. — Dec 13

'A force for good on our campus’: Never Quit winner is housekeeper at university in Pennsylvania

Desa Fry, a housekeeper at Millersville University in Pennsylvania and member of AFSCME Local 2421 (District Council 89), is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award — Dec 8

District 1199J, National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees, AFSCME, AFL-CIO

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