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Feb. 03, 2023

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30 years of the Family and Medical Leave Act: much to celebrate, much more to do

In January 1993, Joann Mapp shared a powerful message on a conference call with newly elected President Bill Clinton.

30 years of the Family and Medical Leave Act: much to celebrate, much more to do

Jan. 15, 2023

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It’s Up to Us: Labor Carrying the King Legacy Forward

The following is adapted from remarks delivered by President Saunders at the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor’s Martin Luther King Day Breakfast on January 14, 2023.

It’s Up to Us: Labor Carrying the King Legacy Forward

Nov. 03, 2022

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AFSCME supports bill that would further expand and improve loan forgiveness program

Thanks to efforts by the Biden administration and AFSCME, many public service workers,

AFSCME supports bill that would further expand and improve loan forgiveness program

Oct. 25, 2022

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AFSCME supports legislative proposal to study mental health in the workplace

Many AFSCME members work in high-stress fields such as public safety, health care, emergency medical services and firefighting.

AFSCME supports legislative proposal to study mental health in the workplace

Oct. 19, 2022

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Oct. 19, 2022

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Workers for Alexandria, Virginia, choose to form union through AFSCME

In a near-unanimous vote, labor and trades workers for the City of Alexandria, Virginia, elected to form a union through AFSCME this month, taking a big step toward ensuring better pay and benefits for themselves and gaining a greater ability to advocate for their community.

Workers for Alexandria, Virginia, choose to form union through AFSCME