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Senate Budget Bill Threatens Health, Food Assistance, and Public Services
AFSCME President Lee Saunders criticizes the Senate's budget bill for cutting Medicaid and food aid, impacting millions.
AFSCME Member Fights Budget Bill Hurting SNAP and Medicaid Users
AFSCME's Zab Martinez urges senators to reject a House budget bill that slashes SNAP and Medicaid, favoring billionaires over struggling families.
PDK International and AFT Form Partnership to Support Future Educators
PDK International partners with AFT to recruit diverse educators, enhancing support and resources for future teachers.
NABTU President criticizes Senate draft as job-killing and harmful
Sean McGarvey criticizes the Senate draft as a "massive insult" to North American construction workers, risking 1.75M jobs.
Officials Urge Senate to Avoid Cuts for Billionaire Tax Breaks
Senate Faces Pressure from Elected Officials Over Proposed Budget Cuts In a significant political maneuver, nearly 900 elected officials across 36 states have rallied to urge the U.S. Senate against approving budget cuts that could jeopardize essential public services. Organized by AFSCME, this bipartisan effort highlights the potential impact of the House-approved budget bill. The […]
AFSCME Retirees Rally Against Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid Services
AFSCME retirees rallied in cities to oppose service cuts, using iPads to send 140 letters to Congress. They warned of the risks to Medicaid and jobs.
Nurses to Rally Nationwide Against Medicaid Cuts on July 1
On July 1, nurses nationwide will rally against proposed Medicaid cuts, urging representatives to prioritize constituents over billionaire donors.
Nevada State Workers Secure Contract, Seek Further Wage Increases
AFSCME Local 4041 secured state worker contracts, but the 1% raises fall short of the 3% they sought, making the victory bittersweet amid rising costs.
Teamsters Demand Costco Pay Drivers' Owed Wages Amid Wage Theft Claims
The Facts - Teamsters Local 174 filed complaints due to Costco's wage non-payment. Costco fleet drivers ratified a contract for retroactive wage increases. Teamsters demand Costco comply or face further action. The Fight for Fair Pay: Teamsters vs. Costco Contact Details: Lena Melentijevic, Phone: (347) 208-2279, Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org In Sumner, Washington, Teamsters Local 174 is […]
Supreme Court Ruling on Trump v. CASA Raises Concerns Over Citizenship Rights
AFT President Randi Weingarten criticizes the SCOTUS decision in Trump v. CASA, impacting birthright citizenship rights.
