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Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Jul. 01, 2024

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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.

Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

May. 17, 2024

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New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

As labor unions gain in popularity, workers’ rights remain under threat.

New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

Apr. 10, 2024

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AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

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AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

Security when it matters: Pay raises for unionized workers reached multi-decade high in 2023

Security when it matters: Pay raises for unionized workers reached multi-decade high in 2023

Mar. 26, 2024

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Security when it matters: Pay raises for unionized workers reached multi-decade high in 2023

The last few years have seen a rise in worker momentum, with unionized workers raising their voices to demand higher pay, safer working conditions and more.

Security when it matters: Pay raises for unionized workers reached multi-decade high in 2023

Biden forgives student loans for an additional 78,000 public service workers

Biden forgives student loans for an additional 78,000 public service workers

Mar. 21, 2024

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Biden forgives student loans for an additional 78,000 public service workers

AFSCME President Lee Saunders praised the White House’s announcement Thursday that the Biden administration will forgive student loans for an additional 78,000 borrowers — including many AFSCME members — under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Biden forgives student loans for an additional 78,000 public service workers