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Corrections Lobbying Day at the Minnesota State Capitol

Corrections Lobbying Day at the Minnesota State Capitol

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

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

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

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

AFSCME Council 5 Supports Walz' One Minnesota Budget Proposal

AFSCME Council 5 Supports Walz' One Minnesota Budget Proposal

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

Workers Serve Young Moms with Pride and Compassion at Duluth YWCA

Workers Serve Young Moms with Pride and Compassion at Duluth YWCA

Feb. 08, 2019

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Workers Serve Young Moms with Pride and Compassion at Duluth YWCA

“This is the most rewarding job I’ve ever had,” says Takeesha Coon, Local 3558 steward.  For the staff at the Spirit Valley YWCA in Duluth, going in to work is about a lot more than earning a paycheck.

Workers Serve Young Moms with Pride and Compassion at Duluth YWCA

Giving Union Families a Leg Up in Times of Need

Giving Union Families a Leg Up in Times of Need

Feb. 08, 2019

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Giving Union Families a Leg Up in Times of Need

The AFL-CIO Community Services Program, a national partnership between the United Way and the AFL-CIO, exists to provide resources, services and assistance to union workers and their families during times of hardship. “In Minnesota, there are AFL-CIO United Way partnership programs based out of Duluth, Minneapolis and St. Paul,” Rachel Loeffler-Kemp explains. The focus of the program, she says, is supporting working families. “We know that if we can help support them and the issues they face, our whole community is stronger.”

Giving Union Families a Leg Up in Times of Need