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Local 1623 News Article
Scuffy Paulson: Keeping Minnesota Moving
Mike Buesing Local Union Development Award: St. Stephen's Human Services
Rick Scott Political Activism Award: AFSCME Council 5 Corrections Policy Committee
AFSCME National Updates
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AFSCME members in Harris County, Texas, strengthen their voice on the job
AFSCME members in Harris County, Texas, won a stronger, more formal voice in the workplace under a new consultation policy approved this week.
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AFSCME members speak out at national summit on care work
At a national summit, AFSCME members advocated for higher wages and more federal support for programs involving care work.
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Leading labor advocate fights on in court to protect workers’ rights
A prominent labor rights advocate who’s fighting this administration spoke to AFSCME this week.
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'You are worthy': A New Mexico caseworker’s message to the children she serves
New Mexico caseworker Lena Sarracino is our latest Never Quit winner
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Virginia general assembly passes landmark collective bargaining bill
The Virginia General Assembly passed a landmark collective bargaining bill.
