AFSCME GO: Fight Back Against Billionaire Tax Cuts and Union Attacks

Public Service Workers Face Threats Amid Tax Cut Proposals

As debates intensify in Washington, public service workers find themselves at the center of a contentious battle over proposed tax cuts. The current administration, backed by billionaires and anti-union forces, has been accused of threatening the stability and rights of these essential workers. The stakes are high as Congress considers tax reductions for the wealthy, potentially at the expense of critical public services like Medicaid and food assistance.

The implications of these cuts could be severe for AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) members. Potential outcomes include hiring freezes, layoffs, and more challenging contract negotiations. Wealthy individuals, critics argue, are pushing for the privatization of public services, seeking to transform schools, hospitals, and correctional facilities into profit-driven entities.

AFSCME emphasizes the urgency of resisting these measures, asserting, "We can’t let Congress line the pockets of the rich and force working families to pay the price. We have to fight back." The union's "Get Organized" or AFSCME GO initiative is a call to action for safeguarding jobs, communities, and union rights.

While legal efforts continue to protect AFSCME members across sectors like healthcare, education, and justice, the organization insists that legislative action is crucial. AFSCME highlights three key strategies for members and supporters to join the fight:

1. Call Congress at +1 (202)-559-1165 to oppose cuts to pay and benefits for the sake of billionaire tax breaks.
2. Engage your coworkers in discussions about the benefits of AFSCME membership, which strengthens negotiating power and combats adverse budget cuts.
3. Support PEOPLE, an initiative aimed at preventing billionaires from influencing elections, and encourage others to do the same.

In these challenging times, AFSCME members are urged to rally together and embrace the spirit of collective action. The message is clear: to protect the rights and livelihoods of public service workers, decisive and unified efforts are necessary.