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State and Local Workers See High Value in Their Jobs Despite Stress, Survey Finds

Despite high levels of stress on the job, many state and local workers say they highly value serving the public and their communities and feel generally satisfied with their jobs.

State and Local Workers See High Value in Their Jobs Despite Stress, Survey Finds

A New Voice: November 2019

The Headlines:

• Hennepin Health Workers Demand Equal Pay and an End to Union Retaliation!
• AFSCME Council 5 Convention: First Impressions and Convention Highlights
• AFSCME Announcements
• Upcoming Events

A New Voice: November 2019

House Passes AFSCME-Backed Workplace Violence Prevention Act

AFSCME members who work in health care and social services jobs face workplace violence daily. Now they are closer to having it.

House Passes AFSCME-Backed Workplace Violence Prevention Act

Los Angeles Retiree Selma Benjamin: Dedicated and Determined at 100

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Los Angeles Retiree Selma Benjamin: Dedicated and Determined at 100

Premium Holidays are No Vacation!

On July 30, 2019, as part of the conclusion of the LMHCC Consensus decision making process, the County Board authorized the County Administrator David Hough to stop collecting insurance premiums for three pay periods this fall.

Premium Holidays are No Vacation!