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Nurses rally nationwide demanding support for fully staffed VA system

On Sept. 12, nurses nationwide will rally at congressional offices urging support for a fully staffed VA, amid severe staffing shortages and privatization concerns.

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Celebrating 50 Years: AFSCME's Historic Archives at Reuther Library

AFSCME's archives, housed in Detroit's Reuther Library, mark 50 years, preserving the union's rich history and supporting research and labor history.

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Northeast Beverage Workers Join Teamsters Local 443 for Better Terms

35 workers at Northeast Beverage Corp. join Teamsters Local 443 for better pay, benefits, and safer conditions.

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Iowa Prison Officers Hospitalized After Exposure to Synthetic Marijuana

Three Iowa prison officers hospitalized after K2 exposure highlights urgent need for better safety protocols against drug-related risks at correctional facilities.

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University of Minnesota Teamsters Reject Employer's Offer, Demand Fair Deal

Teamsters Local 320 rejects University of Minnesota's proposal by 82%. A strike looms unless demands are met.

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AFSCME Thanks Nevada Reps for Opposing Harmful Medicaid Cuts Bill

AFSCME members in Nevada thank Reps. Titus and Horsford for opposing a bill that cuts Medicaid and SNAP, threatening working families for tax breaks.

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UAW Criticizes Hyundai's Safety Failures and Exploitation Practices

The UAW criticizes Hyundai for compromising worker safety and exploiting labor, urging OSHA and NLRB to enforce regulations after recent fatalities.

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AFSCME Family Scholarship Winners Share Union Impact on Their Lives

AFSCME Family Scholarship winners embrace union values, learning resilience and advocacy from their parents, inspiring their own public service aspirations.

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Teamsters Local 210 Strikes Against Perrigo Over Worker Benefit Cuts

Local 210 Teamsters strike at Perrigo in the Bronx over cuts to benefits, demanding fair treatment and better terms.

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Aroostook County RNs authorize strike amid stalled contract talks

RNs at two Maine hospitals may strike over unresolved contract issues, highlighting concerns about patient safety, staffing, and fair pay, with broader union support.

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