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Mar. 12, 2021

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We made it happen: Union members helped win the American Rescue Plan

As the world marked the anniversary of the official start of the coronavirus pandemic Thursday, President Biden signed the American

We made it happen: Union members helped win the American Rescue Plan

Mar. 05, 2021

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Alexandria Seeks to Lead the Way in Virginia in Collective Bargaining

Soon, some City employees may have more of a voice when it comes to decisions that affect their employment.

Alexandria Seeks to Lead the Way in Virginia in Collective Bargaining

Mar. 01, 2021

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AFSCME president urges swift Senate action on COVID-19 relief bill

AFSCME President Lee Saunders praised the House of Representatives for passing the American Rescue Plan on Saturday and urged the Senate to follow

AFSCME president urges swift Senate action on COVID-19 relief bill

Feb. 18, 2021

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AFSCME’s free bachelor’s degree program is here to stay

There is good news for AFSCME members looking to pursue higher education. AFSCME Free College has made its bachelor’s degree completion program a permanent benefit.

AFSCME’s free bachelor’s degree program is here to stay

Feb. 16, 2021

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New leaders make new push to raise the federal minimum wage

Here’s a sure sign of new leadership in Washington. There’s a renewed push to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour, an idea that went nowhere when the Trump administration and anti-worker members of Congress were in power.

New leaders make new push to raise the federal minimum wage