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Jan. 29, 2020

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You, Your Pension & Your Union

When it comes to retirement plans, most working Americans have only a few options. For many public workers, though, a pension promises a secure, dignified retirement after a lifetime of service.

You, Your Pension & Your Union

Dec. 20, 2019

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Vacation Donation a Game-Changer for DNR Award Winner with Terminal Diagnosis

Marvin Timmons is a self-declared union man, through and through. He’s also a veteran; a “mechanical guy;” a loving husband, grandfather and brother; a lover of animals and nature; and, in his own words, a “forever optimist.”

Vacation Donation a Game-Changer for DNR Award Winner with Terminal Diagnosis

Aug. 12, 2019

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State Multi-Unit Contract PASSES

We're excited to announce that AFSCME members who work for the State of Minnesota in Bargaining Units 2-7 have voted officially to ratify the agreement reached in June. This contract agreement includes big gains for our workers.

State Multi-Unit Contract PASSES

Aug. 06, 2019

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Member Voices: AFSCME is Standing Up for Working Families

My name is Amy. I want to share my story, and tell you why I’m proud of my union for standing up for families like mine. Last year, I found out I was pregnant for the first time. My husband and I were shocked, happy, and overwhelmed.

Member Voices: AFSCME is Standing Up for Working Families

Aug. 06, 2019

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Member Voices: Taking the Politics out of Reproductive Health Care

Unions have a proud history of fighting for the rights of all working people. The right to access legal and affordable reproductive health care is a basic human right. I am proud that my union is fighting to keep politicians out of women’s health care decisions.

Member Voices: Taking the Politics out of Reproductive Health Care