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Support the families of SEIU members who died in San Bernardino shooting

December 8, 2015

Support the families of SEIU members who died in San Bernardino shooting

Ten of the 14 victims who died in the San Bernardino shooting attacks were members of Service Employees International Union (SEIU), our union brothers and sisters. This is an unimaginably difficult time...
“Pension reform” deal undercuts retirement security

December 4, 2015

“Pension reform” deal undercuts retirement security

Misinformation on pensions is running rampant as Pennsylvania legislators try to impose a “reform” bill on both new and current employees. Arm yourself with knowledge before it’s too late! The new pension...
Thank you to all the military veteran AFSCME members who continue to serve the public in their work every day

November 11, 2015

Thank you to all the military veteran AFSCME members who continue to serve the public in their work every day

AFSCME members’ work on and off the job touches people’s lives in more ways than most realize. Whether serving the public at work, vigorously volunteering in their communities or serving our country...
Why Scott Walker is Bad for America

April 12, 2015

Why Scott Walker is Bad for America

Last month, governor and prospective presidential candidate Scott Walker signed legislation making Wisconsin the 25th“right-to-work” state in the country, just years after curbing the collective bargaining rights of public sector employees in...
The European Advantage

September 15, 2014

The European Advantage

At an American dinner table, no topic is more divisive than Europe. To those on the left of the dinner table, our allies across the Atlantic are models for the future—illustrating everything...
It’s Time for a National Minimum Wage Increase

July 8, 2014

It’s Time for a National Minimum Wage Increase

With the passing of the ordinance to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour in the city of Seattle, Washington, the time is ripe for the country to demand similar legislation...
U.S. Supreme Court Opposes Unions in Harris V. Quinn Ruling.

July 2, 2014

U.S. Supreme Court Opposes Unions in Harris V. Quinn Ruling.

The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority dealt a major blow to organized labor this week in its 5-4 vote on Harris v. Quinn, ruling that home healthcare workers in the state of...