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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AFSCME president urges swift Senate action on COVID-19 relief bill

AFSCME President Lee Saunders praised the House of Representatives for passing

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AFSCME’s free bachelor’s degree program is here to stay

There is good news for AFSCME members looking to pursue higher education. AFSCME Free College has made its

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Protestors holding banner that says "RESCUE = VACCINE + $15", next line "WE ARE ALL ESSENTIAL"

New leaders make new push to raise the federal minimum wage

Here’s a sure sign of new leadership in Washington.

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Biden speaking at podium and Karris behind him

AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines

The coronavirus pandemic won’t be controlled until states, cities, towns and schools – and particularly health departments – have the funding they need from the federal government, says AFSCME Reti

National AFSCME News

Pro-worker budget proposal in Wisconsin signals new era
A decade after the Act 10 fight, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal includes collective bargaining for public workers. — Mar 5
The ‘For the People Act’ will revive, restore democracy
AFSCME strongly supports a House-passed voting rights bill, the For the People Act — Mar 4
AFSCME CO and military veteran urges Congress to pass the American Rescue Plan
An AFSCME correctional officer from Wisconsin, who’s also a military veteran, is urging Congress to approve the American Rescue Plan to help veterans hurt by the pandemic. — Mar 4
Puerto Rico’s Mona Island security officers file complaints with the state
Council 95 members who work on Mona Island have filed a complaint citing unsafe and inhumane working conditions. — Mar 3
Arizona paramedic and Never Quit winner was first inspired by fifth grade teacher
Meet Keith Lowry, a paramedic in Northern Arizona and member of AFSCME Local 2960, who’s a winner of AFSCME's Never Quit Service Award. — Mar 2

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