AFSCME Council 61

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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.

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New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

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

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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 rais

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National AFSCME News

Big challenges and big opportunities ahead
In 2025, AFSCME faces big challenges but also promising opportunities. — Dec 19
Minnesota members who keep Hennepin County running win hard-fought contract
The union difference in action – 4,000 Minnesota members win a robust new contract. — Dec 19
Always on the lookout, Louisville plumber leader assistant is Never Quit winner
Andrea Belden, a metering plumber leader assistant in Louisville, Kentucky, and a member of AFSCME Council 962, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. — Dec 17
AFSCME apprenticeships give Oregon members skills for behavioral health jobs
Congrats to the newest cohort of career-ready behavioral health workers in Oregon, who graduated from the AFSCME’s apprenticeships. — Dec 17
Workers at another Illinois library organize with AFSCME
Staff at another Illinois cultural institution are building power through AFSCME. — Dec 16