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Jun. 05, 2020

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Virtual International Conference in August

The 2020 AFSCME Convention has moved from Los Angeles, CA, to a virtual online convention. The dates are set for Thursday, August 13th and Friday, August 14th. The convention will begin each day at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time.

Virtual International Conference in August

Nov. 19, 2019

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United Labor Council of Reading and Berks County Scholarship Essay Contest

The United Labor Council of Reading and Berks County has announced a scholarship essay contest. Two $500 scholarship winners will be presented during the 60th Anniversary Awards and Scholarship Dinner on March 7th, 2020.

United Labor Council of Reading and Berks County Scholarship Essay Contest

Lawsuit over unlawful changes to the PSLF program

Nov. 03, 2025

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In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF

AFSCME has teamed up with a number of cities, unions and nonprofits to sue the U.S. Department of Education over unlawful changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF

Oct. 03, 2025

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How the shutdown will impact public services in states and cities

Working families across the country are staring down a health care crisis. Premiums are about to double for more than 22 million people, and hospitals and health centers nationwide struggle to keep their doors open.

How the shutdown will impact public services in states and cities

Sep. 19, 2025

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How Congress can lower health care costs and stop job losses

Nearly 22 million Americans are able to afford health care because of premium tax credits that are available through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace.However, those tax credits are going to expire on Dec. 31, 2025, thanks to the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.”

How Congress can lower health care costs and stop job losses