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Mar. 01, 2023

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As worker activism continues to rise, Congress must not delay approval of the PRO Act

AFSCME wholeheartedly supports the newly reintroduced Richard Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act), which would make it easier for workers in the private sector to form strong unions.

As worker activism continues to rise, Congress must not delay approval of the PRO Act

Feb. 22, 2023

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AFSCME launches ‘Staff the Front Lines’ initiative

Understaffing of state and local government jobs has hit crisis levels.

AFSCME launches ‘Staff the Front Lines’ initiative

Feb. 13, 2023

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Ten things to love about your union on Valentine's Day

Here are 10 things to love about your union on Valentine's Day — and every day of the year:

Ten things to love about your union on Valentine's Day

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