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Apr. 01, 2019

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AFSCME members rock the Capitol at Day on the Hill

Nearly a thousand AFSCME members from across Minnesota converged at the State Capitol on March 26 for our biggest, most impactful event of the year: Day on the Hill.

AFSCME members rock the Capitol at Day on the Hill

Feb. 28, 2019

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AFSCME Council 5 statement on February budget forecast

The following is a statement on the February budget forecast from AFSCME Council 5 Executive Director John Westmoreland:

AFSCME Council 5 statement on February budget forecast

Feb. 28, 2019

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Corrections Lobbying Day at the Minnesota State Capitol

Over one hundred AFSCME Council 5 correctional officers and other staff from across the state ascended upon the Minnesota Capitol Tuesday morning.

Corrections Lobbying Day at the Minnesota State Capitol

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Feb. 21, 2019

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St. Louis County Workers Call on County Board to Stop Outsourcing Plan

AFSCME social workers fight for the right to continue providing high-quality service to their elderly patients, who are among Minnesota’s most vulnerable residents.

St. Louis County Workers Call on County Board to Stop Outsourcing Plan

Feb. 19, 2019

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AFSCME Council 5 Supports Walz' One Minnesota Budget Proposal

AFSCME Council 5 is excited about the investments outlined in Governor Tim Walz’ budget proposal. We strongly support his plan to invest in crucial programs and create new revenue sources for public services.

AFSCME Council 5 Supports Walz' One Minnesota Budget Proposal