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Nov. 02, 2026

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Nov. 02, 2026

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2026 Endorsed Candidates

We need strong leaders who will fight for all working families in Pennsylvania, who respect our work, protect our freedom to negotiate together, and invest in the public services our communities depend on.

2026 Endorsed Candidates

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Oct. 23, 2026

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University Workers Advocate for Fair Funding at State Capitol

AFSCME Local 2361 member Shawn Makar joined his fellow university employees and union representatives at the State Capitol on October 21 to call for increased funding for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), as campuses face mounting financial pressures and potential job cuts

University Workers Advocate for Fair Funding at State Capitol

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Oct. 21, 2026

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AFSCME Members Win Long-Overdue Recognition for 911 Dispatchers

After years of advocating for the recognition and support they deserve, the public safety telecommunicators of AFSCME are celebrating a major victory.

AFSCME Members Win Long-Overdue Recognition for 911 Dispatchers

Oct. 20, 2026

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AFSCME Members Call on a Common Sense and Fair PASSHE Budget

At negotiations with the Commonwealth earlier this year, AFSCME’s state bargaining team underscored the need for more funding and collaboration.

AFSCME Members Call on a Common Sense and Fair PASSHE Budget

Sep. 04, 2026

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Happy Labor Day!

During this time filled with picnics, parades, and relaxation, let us not forget the true significance of it. Labor Day is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.

Happy Labor Day!