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1968. Memphis, Tennessee. The heart of the racially segregated South. Black sanitation workers faced poverty wages and degrading, dangerous conditions on the job.

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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 corrections members protest unsafe conditions at Illinois facility
Safety is a big worry for staff at the Menard Correctional Center in Illinois. — Jul 26
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Learn how Trump’s Project 2025 will wreck our health care system. — Jul 25
AFSCME retiree: Project 2025 and Trump will wreak havoc on retirement security
An AFSCME retiree warns about the impact of a second Trump term on senior citizens. — Jul 24
AFSCME is ‘all in’ for Vice President Kamala Harris
AFSCME endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for president. — Jul 23
AFSCME praises, honors Joe Biden after president ends his reelection campaign
AFSCME President Lee Saunders reacted to President Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign. — Jul 22