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AFSCME National Updates
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AFSCME wins in court to temporarily halt firings of federal workers during the government shutdown
A federal judge sided with AFSCME and AFGE yesterday, temporarily halting the illegal firings of federal workers during the government shutdown.
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Washington psychologist shares how shutdown threatens mental health services, public safety
Dr. Jim Hulse, a psychologist and member of AFSCME Local 793 (WFSE), says the government shutdown will impact his patients and the services he provides.
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AFSCME members at Kaiser Permanente strike for better patient care
In UNAC/UHCP’s largest strike ever, health care workers at Kaiser Permanente are fighting for better patient care, staffing, wages and benefits.
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Our latest Never Quit winner is a ‘positive light in a crazy dark world’
Devin Knox is always giving back – as a caseworker and as a football coach.
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AFSCME retirees go to Congress to fight to cut health care costs, fund public services
AFSCME retirees were fired up to talk to lawmakers when they visited Capitol Hill on Thursday.
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