Council 81

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Happy Holidays from the Staff and Executive Board at Council 81

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

As the weather changes and signs of fall are all around us, we are also reminded that October is breast cancer awareness month.

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A Labor Day Message from Your Executive Director

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Labor Day Festivities Cancelled

Due to COVID19 our annual Labor Day festivities, including the Annual AFL-CIO Labor Day parade in Wilmington and Council 81's Annual Cookout at Banning Park have been cancelled for 2020.

National AFSCME News

Union members lost fewer jobs during this pandemic. That’s a difference a union makes
Union members were more protected from pandemic-related job losses than nonunion workers. That’s a big difference a union makes. — Jan 22
Criminal charges in Flint water crisis a first step toward justice
The suffering caused by the Flint water crisis cannot be undone, but criminal charges filed against former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and members of his administration are a welcome first step toward justice. — Jan 22
Governor signs labor peace bill for New Jersey behavioral health workers
A labor peace agreement in New Jersey is a hard-fought victory for behavioral health workers throughout the Garden State. — Jan 21
An outpouring of support for AFSCME U.S. Capitol workers
Messages of support and solidarity have poured in for the AFSCME members who work at the U.S. Capitol. — Jan 21
AFSCME optimistic about working people’s agenda under Biden-Harris administration
AFSCME welcomes the new, pro-worker Biden-Harris administration and looks forward to a long and productive relationship. — Jan 20