Local 517 Washington County

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Biden: Union, business leaders agree that funding the front lines is ‘urgent’

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice president-elect Kamala Harris on Monday brought together business and union leaders, including AFSCME President Lee Saunders, for a virtual meeting to discuss an

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In the middle of a pandemic, Trump threatens health care for millions of Americans

It was bad enough that the Trump administration failed miserably in its r

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Through our electoral program, AFSCME members made a difference in the 2020 election

With so much at stake for working families in the 2020 election, AFSCME members across the country stood up to the challenge once again.

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PA members fired up and ready to go at AFSCME volunteer kickoff

This past Saturday, you might have been cooking a late breakfast, planning a fun weekend activity or taking some quiet time with your family.

National AFSCME News

Western New York workers rally to save retiree health care benefits
Members of two local unions in Western NY are fighting back against taking away retiree benefits to cut city costs. — Nov 24
Judge blocks Trump rule that targeted home care providers and their unions
A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration rule change that targeted home care providers and their unions. — Nov 24
To Fund The Front Lines, We Need to Win in Georgia
In President Saunders’ latest “On the Record” video, he says it’s all hands on deck to support pro-worker candidates in Georgia’s runoff elections. — Nov 23
MultiCare Indigo doctors strike for patient safety over profits
In Washington state, MultiCare Indigo doctors are striking for patient safety over profits. — Nov 23
Child care providers file unfair practice charge against California
Frustrated by the State of California’s inaction, child care providers have filed an unfair practice charge to get help. — Nov 19

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