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May. 23, 2024

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We honor behavioral health workers during Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month — observed in May since 1949 — is a time to focus on the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. It’s also a time to honor AFSCME behavioral health members who help people cope with and overcome such challenges.

We honor behavioral health workers during Mental Health Awareness Month

Apr. 29, 2024

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Never Quit winner offers help with social services, but also a judgment-free zone

Sometimes when a person in need shows up at a government agency to apply for social services, they need more than what any assistance program can deliver. They might be going through a tough time and might need a little empathy.

Never Quit winner offers help with social services, but also a judgment-free zone

Mar. 26, 2024

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Report: GLP-1 data for addiction ‘very, very exciting’

"Early data regarding the use of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy to treat addiction is “very, very, exciting,” Nora Volkow, the director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, said Thursday.

Report: GLP-1 data for addiction ‘very, very exciting’

Jan. 20, 2024

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Workers at renowned Massachusetts hospital win hard-fought first contract

Nearly two years after a contentious yet successful organizing campaign that generated staunch resistance from management at McLean Hospital, nurses and oth

Workers at renowned Massachusetts hospital win hard-fought first contract

Jan. 11, 2024

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With a ‘heart of wisdom,’ hospital housekeeper Greta Glenn advocates for her co-workers

Meet Greta Glenn, our latest Never Quit Service Award winner. Glenn, a member of CSEA Local 1000 (Subunit 418) has been a longtime housekeeper at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center in Brentwood, New York.

With a ‘heart of wisdom,’ hospital housekeeper Greta Glenn advocates for her co-workers