AFSCME

@AFSCME

America's communities never rest. That's why people who work in public service never quit. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

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Joined March 2008
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    12 hours ago

    Today on this first day of month, we recognize Bess Watts, President Rochester, Finger Lakes Chapter and member.

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  2. 12 hours ago

    For Velicia Tucker, a member of AFSCME Virginia Local 3001 (District Council 20), the union difference is “about fighting for the rights of employees to have a voice in the workforce,” and more.

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    15 hours ago

    100 years ago today, a thriving Black community in Tulsa was destroyed by a white mob driven by hate and anger. I never learned about this in school but it is a history we must confront. Now the lessons of the Tulsa Race Massacre are more important than ever. THREAD.

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  4. 18 hours ago

    LGBTQ+ rights are inseparable from workers' rights because they're both rooted in the fight for an equitable society — treating people with dignity and respect, no matter their background. Let's celebrate by recommitting to this fight.

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  5. May 31

    We remember and honor those who have sacrificed in service to others.

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  6. May 30

    Make sure your Memorial Day supplies are union made! 🇺🇸
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  7. May 28

    . Joe Biden's budget is a bold and sweeping plan to strengthen our communities and put working people first. Now is the time to act boldly and make significant investments in vital services, including health care, job training and public education.

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  8. May 28

    Behavioral health workers at Care Plus NJ, Inc., have approved a four-year contract that shows the union difference. The contract will help them continue their education, reward them for their hard work and contains no changes to their health insurance.

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  9. May 27

    Kelly Landon loves her job as a licensed practical nurse aide at Erie 1 BOCES Learning Center in New York, and she loves the students she serves. During the pandemic, she went above and beyond to serve her school community and keep everyone safe.

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  10. May 26

    Today’s news out of San Jose is shocking and horrifying. We pray for the safety of members of Local 1101 and others who were outside the light rail yard. And we are grateful for the fearless first responders of United EMS Workers – AFSCME Local 4911 who rushed to the scene.

    A statement from our Executive Director, Charles Allen
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  11. May 26

    The pandemic forced Local 1184 members, who work in Miami-Dade schools, to dig deeper than they thought possible. They persevered, & Local 1184’s president, Phyllis Leflore, a 36-year veteran of the school system, reflected on the past year's challenges.

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  12. May 26

    Unemployed people didn’t cause this crisis! Fixing the nation’s unemployment system is overdue as this crisis continues and 23 governors cut off vital federal unemployment lifelines. Tell Congress to in the American Families Plan.

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  13. May 25

    From housing to immigrant rights, from criminal justice to voting rights, Kristen Clarke has demonstrated throughout her career an unfailing commitment to the mission of the agency she will lead & devotion to some of our nation’s most cherished principles.

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  14. May 25

    For the next installment in a series of member profiles highlighting the union difference, we interview a Connecticut member, Dwayne Googe, a security guard at the Hartford Public Library. He explains why he decided to become more involved in his union.

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    May 24

    Unions are proven to improve pay and working conditions for everyone in the workplace, but especially for workers of color.

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  16. May 25

    "Civil rights attorney Kristen Clarke says better days are coming for America." Read more about Kristen Clarke—a champion for civil rights & 's historic nominee to be the first Black woman confirmed to lead DOJ's Civil Rights Division.

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  17. May 24

    Congratulations to on one amazing year!

    Happy Birthday ! 🎂🎉🥳
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  18. May 21

    1:28
    “As we rebuild from the worst economic crisis in generations this plan will provide the largest investment in American jobs since World War II.” lays out the broad benefits of the ’s investment in transportation infrastructure & green technology
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  19. May 21

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    We need to ensure ALL communities benefit from our economic success. The will invest in our communities. , , and explain why this is so important and how we’ll get it done.
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  20. May 21

    “It’s totally been worth it to join and to add my voice to the collective point of view. I would encourage anyone who is even curious to join the union as well.” – Michael Henry, a member of the Nebraska Association of Public Employees ().

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