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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

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

U of M Regents Pass Shameful Budget

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents recently approved their 2020 budget, which includes tuition increases, the possibility of health care hikes, and a wage increase that doesn’t do enough to keep workers out of poverty.

Local 3800 Members Address University Board of Regents

U of M Regents Pass Shameful Budget

Judicial Branch employees fight for Paid Parental Leave

Part 1: “It should be equal.”

During business hours, Crystal Roquette keeps the wheels of justice moving smoothly. She’s a senior court clerk in Washington County Court Scheduling Division, where she’s worked for the past seven years.

Judicial Branch employees fight for Paid Parental Leave

Judicial Branch Paid Leave Campaign, Part 3: “Once the baby gets here, I will have nothing.”

(If you haven't read Part 1 of our Judicial Branch campaign series, start here.)

Judicial Branch Paid Leave Campaign, Part 3: “Once the baby gets here, I will have nothing.”