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AFSCME National Updates
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Loss of food benefits will have catastrophic consequences for needy New Mexicans
AFSCME members in New Mexico are worried about how SNAP recipients will fare during the government shutdown.
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Unions are the best defense against the gender wage gap
Over the past two years, the gender pay gap has been widening — except for women workers who belong to unions.
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Shutdown, federal layoffs take toll on Black women
Layoffs of federal workers is hitting Black women especially hard.
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AFSCME’s Saunders: Voters chose candidates committed to lowering costs
Pro-worker candidates secure victory in Tuesday’s elections.
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Vermont home care provider is in ‘total panic’ over health care prices
Vermont member is panicking about losing health care due to the shutdown.
