The New York Public Library Guild Local 1930

New York Public Library officially closed on Saturday, March 14, 2020 due to the Coronavirus and out of concern for the health and safety of the staff and the members of the communities we serve.

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University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization

Philadelphia – Penn Libraries staff, unionizing as AFSCME DC 47 Local 590 Penn Libraries United, announced this

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Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

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New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

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AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

National AFSCME News

AFSCME’s Saunders: Voters chose candidates committed to lowering costs
Pro-worker candidates secure victory in Tuesday’s elections. — Nov 5
Vermont home care provider is in ‘total panic’ over health care prices
Vermont member is panicking about losing health care due to the shutdown. — Nov 5
Veteran Philadelphia nurse warns of health care crisis — for patients and workers
A Philadelphia nurse on the front lines warns of a health care crisis created by this administration and its cronies in Congress. — Nov 4
In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF
AFSCME is suing to prevent the administration from unlawfully altering the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. — Nov 3
With SNAP benefits set to end, Alaska eligibility worker sees perfect storm brewing
Cutting SNAP benefits will be a gut punch for needy Alaskans, member says. — Oct 31

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